Any Flavor Taffy

This taffy is made with simple ingredients. It's soft and can be made in a wide variety of flavors. I think the secret to the softness is the cornstarch. I hope it works out for you.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 32 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 ½ cups white sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 ⅓ cups water
• 1 (0.13 ounce) package unsweetened, fruit-flavored soft drink mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Butter 2 large, rimmed baking sheets.

Step 2

Stir sugar and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan. Stir in water, corn syrup, butter, and salt until blended; bring to a boil over medium heat.

Step 3

Cook until mixture reads 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) on a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat and immediately stir in drink mix powder.

Step 4

Quickly pour hot mixture out onto the prepared baking sheets; let stand until cool enough to handle.

Step 5

Grab a few helpers and butter everyone's hands. Stretch and pull taffy until it lightens in color and becomes firm. Roll into bite-sized pieces and wrap in small squares of waxed paper.