Ingredients
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter
– 1/2 cup light corn syrup
– 1/4 cup water
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Mixture:
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Boil the Mixture:
Once dissolved, stop stirring and allow the mixture to boil until it reaches 260°F (127°C) on a candy thermometer.
Add Butter and Flavoring:
Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract. If using, add a few drops of food coloring.
Cool the Taffy:
Pour the mixture onto a greased marble surface or a heatproof baking sheet. Let it cool for about 5 minutes until it’s cool enough to handle.
Pull the Taffy:
Once cool enough, pull the taffy by stretching and folding it repeatedly until it becomes shiny and less sticky. This process takes about 10-15 minutes.
Shape and Wrap:
Grease your hands with butter and cut the taffy into bite-sized pieces. Wrap each piece in wax paper.
Enjoy!
