PEPPERMINT TAFFY

Peppermint Taffy image

For a fun afternoon activity, get the kids or friend involved in an old-fashioned taffy pull. The soft chewy taffy has a milk minty flavor, and it won't stick to the wrapper. You can change the color and flavor, too. -Elaine Chichura Kingsley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 1-3/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups light corn syrup
4 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon peppermint oil
Red food coloring

Steps:

Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan; set aside. In a heavy large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Slowly add the milk; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in peppermint oil and food coloring, keeping face away from mixture, as odor is very strong. Pour into prepared pan. Let stand for 8 minutes or until cool enough to handle. , With well-buttered fingers, quickly pull candy until firm but pliable (color will become light pink). Pull into a 1/2-in. rope; cut into 1-in. pieces. Wrap each in waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.