Saltwater Taffy

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, syrup, salt and cocoa.

2. 2

   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Continue to cook to hard ball stage (260u00b0), without stirring, about 1 hour and 25 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from heat; stir in butter and flavorings.

5. 5

   Pour into buttered 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch pan.

6. 6

   Cool until comfortable to handle, 10 to 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Butter hands lightly; gather small amounts of taffy into a ball and pull until candy becomes opaque and holds its shape.

8. 8

   Pull each piece into a long strand about 1/2-inch thick.

9. 9

   With buttered kitchen shears, snip into bite size pieces.

10. 10

    Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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