FRENCH CHEWING CANDY

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Another childhood favorite was this taffy that we had fun pulling at get-togethers.....plain and simple....and fun from my Hoosier days :0)

Provided by Lori McLain @lmclain

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cup(s) granulated sugar
16 ounce(s) light corn syrup
16 ounce(s) thick cream
2 package(s) gelatin, unflavored
1/2 cup(s) cool water
1/4 - 1/4 of a cake of paraffin, chopped very fine

Steps:

  • Cook sugar, syrup and cream to firm ball stage.
  • Soak gelatin in cool water while other mixture cooks.
  • Add soaked gelatin. Add paraffin, cook to hard boil stage.
  • Pour into very well-greased baking sheet with sides and allow to cool 15 minutes.
  • Pull the mixture until creamy white. Cut into pieces and wrap in wax paper. You can also coil the pieces if you like.
  • ( When making this candy, it is best if temperature outside is very cold and dry)

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