Ingredients

• granulated sugar - 2 cups
• light corn syrup - ⅔ cup
• water - ¾ cup
• unsalted butter - 2 tablespoons
• salt - 1 teaspoon
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• food coloring - a few drops, optional

Instructions

1. 1.

   Grease a large baking sheet and set aside.

2. 2.

   In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, and salt over medium heat.

3. 3.

   Stir until sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and allow the mixture to come to a boil.

4. 4.

   Cook the mixture until it reaches 255°F (hard-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.

5. 5.

   Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and food coloring, if using.

6. 6.

   Pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.

7. 7.

   Allow it to cool until it is warm but manageable to touch.

8. 8.

   Lightly grease your hands and begin pulling the taffy until it becomes light in color and stiff.

9. 9.

   Roll the taffy into a long rope and cut into bite-sized pieces.

10. 10.

    Wrap each piece in wax paper to prevent sticking and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Facts