Black walnut taffy

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsSugar
1tablespoonButter or butter substitute
½cupSweetened condensed milk
½cupChopped nuts
1cupMolasses
1teaspoonVanilla
¼teaspoonSalt
½cupWater

Directions

Boil molasses, sugar, salt, milk, water, and butter to hard ball stage (265 ~ 270 F). Add flavoring. Spread nuts over the bottom of a well-buttered pan. Pour taffy over nuts. Cool. Pull until stiff and creamy. Cut in 1-inch pieces. Isabel Tovill, Lancaster, OH.

Submitted By JR BYERS On 12-11-94