Saltwater Taffy (Microwave)

1. 1

   Lightly butter a jelly-roll pan.

2. 2

   In a 3-quart microwave-safe casserole with high sides, mix sugar, salt, syrup, and 1 cup hot water.

3. 3

   Cook on HIGH until boiling, about 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir.

5. 5

   Cook until mixture reaches 260F on a candy thermometer, about 15 to 20 minutes.

6. 6

   When the bubbling stops, stir in 2 tablespoons butter, the vanilla, and food color.

7. 7

   Pour into prepared pan.

8. 8

   Cool about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Lightly butter hands; gather one sixth of taffy into a ball.

10. 10

    Pull until taffy holds its shape in a 1/2-inch thick strand.

11. 11

    With buttered shears, cut into 1-inch lengths.

12. 12

    Wrap each piece in plastic wrap.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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