SALT WATER TAFFY 
2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. light corn syrup
3/4 c. water
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter
Flavoring & food coloring

Grease 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Stir in a heavy 3 quart pan sugar and cornstarch. Stir in corn syrup, water and salt; add butter. Cook over medium heat, stir constantly until temperature is 266 degrees on candy thermometer or until small amount forms a ball when dropped in cold water. Remove from heat.

Stir in flavoring and a few drops of food coloring. Pour into pan. Let it cool until you can handle it. Pull the taffy until it has a silky and light color appearance. Pull into 1/2 inch wide strips. Cut with scissors into 1 inch pieces. Wrap individually in waxed paper. Makes about 1 pound.

 

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