Description
Homemade Saltwater Taffy Rolls are chewy, colorful, and fun to make. A nostalgic candy-shop classic that’s perfect for parties, gifts, or holiday treats.
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Food coloring (optional)
1/2 cup cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dust lightly with cornstarch. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, and salt. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring until it reaches 250°F (hard ball stage).
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a few drops of food coloring if desired.
Pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and let it cool until safe to handle (about 10 minutes).
Lightly dust your hands with cornstarch. Begin pulling the taffy by stretching it out, folding it back, and repeating for about 10 minutes or until it becomes opaque and firm.
Roll the taffy into a rope about 1/2 inch thick. Using scissors or a knife, cut into 1-inch pieces.
Wrap each piece in wax paper or plastic wrap to store.
Notes
- For a variety of flavors, divide the taffy mixture before adding food coloring and use different extracts like peppermint or strawberry.
- Store taffy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Be careful when handling the hot sugar mixture to avoid burns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Homemade Candy
- Method: Stovetop + Pulling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: ~60 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
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