Grandma's Molasses Taffy

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Title: GRANDMA'S MOLASSES TAFFY
Categories: Candies
Yield: 5 Servings

-June James-GNDR31B
3 c Light molasses
3 lb Sugar
1/2 c Vinegar
2 c Water
1/2 lb Butter
3/4 ts Baking soda, sifted
2 ts Vanilla

Directions:
Combine molasses, sugar, vinegar and weater in a large, heavy pan, boil
to hard-bal stage. add butter, boil to hard ball stage or 260 F on a candy
thermometer. remove from heat, add baking soda, samll amount at a time,
stirring constantly. add vanilla, stir. Pour onto buttered marble top or
large platter. cool until mixture can be handled. pull until golden. cut
into bite-sized pieces. Wrap. Yields:5 lbs.

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