Molasses Taffy

1. 1

   Combine sugar, molasses, corn syrup and 1/4 cup water.

2. 2

   Stir to dissolve sugar.

3. 3

   Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Raise temperature to medium; cook, stirring often, until hard-ball stage (265u00b0 on candy thermometer), 40 to 45 minutes.

5. 5

   Add soda; stir in butter.

6. 6

   Stir in nuts.

7. 7

   Pour into greased shallow pan.

8. 8

   When cool enough to handle, pull until opaque and lighter in color.

9. 9

   Form into ropes.

10. 10

    With kitchen shears, cut into 1-inch pieces.

11. 11

    Wrap in clear plastic wrap. Makes 72.

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