SALT WATER TAFFY

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This is a good one to do with a bunch of kids or grandkids. It's a lot of fun to make and the kids will remember it for years to come.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 1 pound, 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon flavoring (your choice)
food coloring (your choice, to your likeness on color)

Steps:

  • Mix sugar and cornstarch in 1-1/2 quart saucepan.
  • Stir in next four ingredients.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Continue cooking, without stirring, until temperature reaches 260°F, or until a hard but plastic ball is formed in cold water.
  • AFTER BOILING HAS CEASED, stir in flavoring and coloring.
  • Pour onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Grease hands and pull until it has a satin-like finish and light color.
  • Cut into 1 inch pieces.
  • Wrap in waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.2, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 31.8, Carbohydrate 8.2, Sugar 5.4

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