Butter Taffy

Butter Taffy

A classic butter taffy recipe, modernized for the home cook.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup Molasses
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 0.875 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 cup Butter
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the light brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, water, and salt.
  2. 2Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Once boiling, continue to cook, without stirring, until a small amount of the mixture dropped into cold water forms a brittle thread.
  3. 3Remove from heat. Stir in the butter until melted and fully incorporated. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. 4Pour the mixture into a lightly buttered 9x13 inch pan. Let cool completely.
  5. 5Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
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