Best 6 Brown Sugar Taffy Recipes

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Brown sugar taffy is a classic candy that is easy to make at home. It is made with just a few simple ingredients: brown sugar, butter, water, and vanilla extract. The result is a chewy, gooey candy that is perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth.

This article provides three different recipes for brown sugar taffy:

1. **Classic Brown Sugar Taffy:** This is the basic recipe for brown sugar taffy. It is made with just the four ingredients listed above.

2. **Peanut Butter Brown Sugar Taffy:** This recipe adds peanut butter to the classic brown sugar taffy recipe. The result is a candy that is both sweet and nutty.

3. **Chocolate Brown Sugar Taffy:** This recipe adds chocolate chips to the classic brown sugar taffy recipe. The result is a candy that is both sweet and chocolatey.

All three of these recipes are easy to follow and can be made in about 30 minutes. They are perfect for making as a gift or for enjoying as a treat.

Let's cook with our recipes!

VINEGAR TAFFY



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This was one of my mother's recipes.

Provided by Susan White

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups white sugar
½ cup vinegar
2 tablespoons butter
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Butter a baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, vinegar, butter, cream of tartar, and salt. Heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is melted. Do not stir once mixture comes to a boil.
  • Cook candy until mixture reaches 250 to 265 degrees F (121 to 129 degrees C) on a candy thermometer, or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball. Remove from heat and pour into prepared dish.
  • Pull taffy by stretching out into a rope with buttered hands, folding the candy over and repeating, until taffy is white and porous and becomes too stiff to pull. Cut into 1-inch pieces with buttered kitchen shears. Wrap taffy pieces in waxed paper and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 5.5 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

TAFFY



Taffy image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 30 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 cups corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla and/or mint extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, place all the ingredients except extracts, and gently stir them to combine. Place a candy thermometer on the side of the pan and bring to a boil, stirring only to prevent burning. Cook to hardball stage (265 to 270 degrees), remove from the heat, stir in the extracts, and pour onto a silpat-lined sheet pan or buttered sheet pan. Let it cool enough to handle then start rolling it into a log and stretching or pulling the taffy to work air in and make it white and opaque. Keep pulling and twisting until it hardens. Form long ropes of taffy, then cut them into pieces.
  • Some tips when making taffy: Oil the top 1-inch of the saucepan's wall to keep the sugar from boiling over. Always use a pan bigger than you think you need to prevent boiling over. Always use a burner as big or bigger than your pan's bottom. Never scrape the bottom of the pan at the end, just pour out the syrup. Wash down the sides of the pan with a clean wet pastry brush to avoid crystallization.

OLD-FASHIONED TAFFY PULL



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Enjoy those childhood memories year-round with this easy-to-make Old-Fashioned Taffy Pull recipe made with granulated or brown sugar recipe.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Candy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups granulated sugar or packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
4 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Mix all ingredients except milk in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir often until sugar is completely dissolved. Increase heat and bring mixture to boiling. Slowly add the evaporated milk in a thin stream so boiling does not stop.
  • Put a candy thermometer in pan; continue stirring. Cook and stir constantly until mixture reaches 248 F (firm ball stage). Dip the pastry brush in water and gently brush sides of the pan to wash crystals from sides of the pan. Do this a few times while candy is cooking.
  • When candy has reached desired temperature, remove from heat, remove thermometer and without scraping sides and bottom of the pan, pour mixture onto a large platter which has been generously greased with margarine.
  • Let the taffy mixture cool until it is cool enough to handle. Grease your hands with margarine; take a small portion of the candy and, using only the tips of your fingers, begin pulling. Candy should be white in color and no longer feel sticky when it has been pulled enough.
  • Twist each pulled strip slightly and place on waxed paper. When all the candy is pulled, cut each strip into 1-inch pieces. Wrap each piece in waxed paper and twist ends. You can get a special colored paper for this. Store in a container with a tight-fitting cover.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 41 mg, Sugar 38 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 8 dozen pieces (24 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE TAFFY



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield about 60 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
2/3 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, plus additional for greasing pan and hands

Steps:

  • In heavy medium saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until thoroughly combined. Add corn syrup, water, and vinegar to pan and place over medium heat. Stir until sugar and cocoa dissolve, raise heat to high and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low, clip candy thermometer to side of pan and cook until mixture reaches 260 degrees F. Remove pan from heat, add the butter and stir. Butter edges of sheet pan, line with silicone baking sheet and pour on taffy. Allow to cool until you are able to handle it.
  • Once you are able to handle the taffy, don vinyl gloves, butter them, and begin to fold taffy in thirds using the silicone mat. Pick up taffy and begin to pull folding the taffy back on itself repeatedly twisting as you go. Taffy is done when it lightens in color, takes on a sheen, and becomes too hard to pull. Roll into log, cut into fourths, roll each fourth into a 1-inch wide log, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Making sure to keep pieces separated or they will stick to each other. Wrap individual pieces of candy in waxed paper. Store in airtight container 3 to 5 days.

TAFFY APPLE DIP



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Taffy Apple Dip quickly completes the meal. "My mother-in-law gave me this recipe," notes Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. "It's simple to make, and it tastes like the real thing!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
6 apples, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth. Sprinkle the mixture with nuts. Serve with apple wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SALTWATER TAFFY RECIPE BY TASTY



Saltwater Taffy Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: sugar, cornstarch, unsalted butter, light corn syrup, salt, water, vanilla extract, flavored extract, food coloring

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Snacks

Yield 35 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
⅔ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon flavored extract, of your choice
2 drops food coloring, coloring of your choice

Steps:

  • Add the sugar to a large pot fitted with a candy thermometer. Sift in the cornstarch and whisk into the sugar until well-combined. Add the butter, corn syrup, salt, water, vanilla, and flavor extract of choice to the pot. Whisk to combine, then turn the heat to medium and cook until the mixture reaches 250°F (120°C).
  • Add the food coloring and stir to combine.
  • Pour the candy into a greased heatproof dish and cool until you are able to handle it, 5-10 minutes.
  • Stretch the mixture out 12 inches (30 cm) (or further) and fold it over itself again and again for 10-15 minutes. The taffy will turn from translucent to opaque.
  • When the taffy becomes harder to pull, roll it to about a 30-inch (76-cm) long and 1-inch (2-cm) thick log on a greased surface. Cut the log in half. Then slice the taffy into bite-size chunks.
  • Wrap each piece of taffy in a square of parchment paper and twist the ends to seal.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

  • Prepare your workspace: Make sure you have a clean and heat-resistant surface to work on, as well as all the necessary tools and ingredients within reach.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the sugar from scorching.
  • Stir constantly: Once the sugar mixture starts to boil, stir it constantly to prevent crystallization. You can use a wooden spoon or a heat-resistant spatula for this.
  • Use a candy thermometer: A candy thermometer is essential for making sure that the sugar mixture reaches the correct temperature. If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can use the cold water test to check if the sugar is ready.
  • Be careful when working with hot sugar: Hot sugar can cause severe burns, so always handle it with caution. Wear heat-resistant gloves and protective clothing, and keep children and pets away from the cooking area.

Conclusion:

Making brown sugar taffy is a fun and rewarding experience. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can create a delicious and nostalgic treat that everyone will love. Just be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your taffy turns out perfectly.

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