MOLASSES TAFFY

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When I was growing up, we'd have taffy pulling parties. The more experienced taffy pullers could make the long strips of shiny candy pop as they worked it into rope-like streamers.-Sherrill Bennett, Rayville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield about 12-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
2 cups molasses
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 3 tablespoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring the molasses, sugar and water to a boil. cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 245° (firm-ball stage), stirring occasionally., Add the vanilla, baking soda and remaining butter. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Uncover and cook until the thermometer reads 260° (hard-ball stage), stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; pour into prepared pan. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle., With buttered fingers, quickly pull half of the taffy until firm but pliable. Pull and shape into a 1/2-in. rope; cut into 1-1/4-in. pieces. Repeat with remaining taffy. Wrap each piece in foil, colored candy wrappers or waxed paper.

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FranksToys AndGaming
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I don't recommend this molasses taffy recipe. It's not very good.


bobo Staxx
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This molasses taffy is not worth the effort. It's too sweet and too sticky.


Nasir Bublo
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The molasses taffy turned out great, but it was a lot of work. I'm not sure if I would make it again.


MR Ridoy
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I had a hard time getting the taffy to the right consistency. It was either too hard or too soft.


ZRF Malik
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This molasses taffy is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect for people who like really sweet candy.


whatzit tooya
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I love the flavor of molasses taffy, but I'm not a fan of the texture. This recipe produces a taffy that is soft and chewy, which I really enjoy.


qazi abdulamin
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This molasses taffy is a great way to use up leftover molasses. It's also a fun and easy treat to make with kids.


Justin Quimby
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I'm not usually a big fan of molasses taffy, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make.


Pooja Lama
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This molasses taffy is the perfect combination of sweet and chewy. I can't get enough of it!


Andrijana Nedeljkovic
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I love this molasses taffy! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.


Marjiya Jannat
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I've been making this molasses taffy recipe for years, and it never disappoints. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Avi Kunwar
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This is the best molasses taffy recipe I've ever tried. The taffy is so soft and chewy, and the flavor is perfect.


Syed Rahman
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I made this molasses taffy for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I couldn't stop eating it myself.


Gary Parisi
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This molasses taffy is the perfect treat for a cold winter day. It's sweet, chewy, and full of flavor.


Calvin Casteal
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I've never made molasses taffy before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was so easy to follow, and the taffy turned out amazing.


Radheshyam Shah
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I was a little skeptical about making molasses taffy at home, but this recipe made it so easy. The taffy turned out perfect, and it was so delicious.


Naraa Mandakh
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This was a great recipe! My kids loved the molasses taffy, and it was so easy to make.


Brandon Bender
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I've made molasses taffy a few times before, but this recipe was by far the best. The taffy was soft and chewy, with a rich molasses flavor.


Reyna Griffin
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This molasses taffy was absolutely delicious! It was very easy to make, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.