Kid Friendly Saltwater Taffy Recipes

SALTWATER TAFFY RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Add the sugar to a large pot fitted with a candy thermometer. Sift in the cornstarch and whisk into the sugar until well-combined. Add the butter, corn syrup, salt, water, vanilla, and flavor extract of choice to the pot. Whisk to combine, then turn the heat to medium and cook until the mixture reaches 250°F (120°C).
• Add the food coloring and stir to combine.
• Pour the candy into a greased heatproof dish and cool until you are able to handle it, 5-10 minutes.
• Stretch the mixture out 12 inches (30 cm) (or further) and fold it over itself again and again for 10-15 minutes. The taffy will turn from translucent to opaque.
• When the taffy becomes harder to pull, roll it to about a 30-inch (76-cm) long and 1-inch (2-cm) thick log on a greased surface. Cut the log in half. Then slice the taffy into bite-size chunks.
• Wrap each piece of taffy in a square of parchment paper and twist the ends to seal.
• Enjoy!

KID-FRIENDLY SALTWATER TAFFY

Steps:

• Butter the sides of a 2 qt saucepan.
• Add to the pan the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt.
• Cook over med heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
• Continue cooking to 265 degrees (hard-ball stage) without stirring (mixture should boil gently over entire surface).
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in butter or margarine, flavoring and color.
• Pour into a buttered 15x10x1 inch pan.
• Cool about 20 minutes or until easily handled.
• Butter hands and pull candy until difficult to pull.
• Cut into fourths.
• Pull each piece into a long strand about 1/2 inch thick.
• Cut taffy into bite size pieces using buttered scissors.
• Wrap each piece in clear plastic or plastic wrap with a Christmas design.
• Store overnight.

ANY FLAVOR TAFFY

Steps:

• Butter 2 large baking sheets, and set them aside.
• In a medium saucepan, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Add corn syrup, water, butter and salt, and stir to blend. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook until the mixture reads 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, and immediately stir in the drink mix powder. Quickly pour out onto the prepared baking sheets, and let stand until cool enough to handle.
• Grab a few helpers, and butter everyone's hands. Stretch (pull) the taffy until it lightens in color, and becomes firm. Roll into bite size pieces, and wrap in small squares of waxed paper.