Molasses Candy with Fondant Center

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Boiling water
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 0.333 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 1 roll (1 inch diameter) Fondant (Store-bought or homemade, flavored with vanilla)
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (For dusting)
• 0.5 cup Molasses
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar

Instructions

1. 1In a medium saucepan, combine the boiling water, butter, molasses, sugar and cream of tartar.
2. 2Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Continue to boil, without stirring until the last few minutes, until a small amount dropped into cold water forms a firm ball that can be shaped with your fingers. This will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Use a candy thermometer and cook to the hard-ball stage (250-265°F or 121-129°C).
3. 3Pour the hot candy onto a buttered platter or silicone mat. Let it cool until it's cool enough to handle, about 5-10 minutes. Once cool enough, pull the candy with your hands until it becomes light-colored and opaque.
4. 4Lightly flour a board or countertop. Shape the pulled candy into a strip wide enough to enclose the roll of fondant. Place the fondant on the candy strip, bring the edges of the candy together, and press firmly over the fondant to seal it completely.
5. 5With both hands, pull the candy into a long strip. Cut the strip into small, bite-sized pieces. Each piece will consist of fondant encircled with molasses candy. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.