Taffy Candy

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
If you have a sweet tooth and love indulging in chewy treats, then this Taffy candy recipe is perfect for you. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of delicious homemade taffy that will satisfy your cravings. This recipe offers a step-by-step guide to making the perfect taffy, from boiling the sugar mixture to pulling and shaping it into bite-sized pieces. Get ready to enjoy a classic candy that will bring back childhood memories and delight your taste buds.

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Taffy candy recipe details

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A taffy very like salt-water taffy, but more along the lines of Wonka Laffy Taffy(TM).
Ready in: 50 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 50

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter (real preferred)
• 1 tablespoon salt, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon desired flavoring
• Food coloring, optional

Preparation method

Prep: 25 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. In heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in corn syrup, water, salt and butter.
2. Place over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
3. Cover pan and bring to boil; boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Uncover, and using a candy thermometer, make sure the candy is exactly 266 degrees F. When the candy is the right temperature, remove from heat and add flavoring and color.
5. Stir gently and pour onto greased marble slab or a shallow pan to cool.
6. When cool enough to handle, grease hands with butter and pull taffy until light in color.
7. Pull into a long rope, cut with scissors and wrap in plastic or wax paper, twisting ends.