One of our favorite Christmas candy recipes is this luscious, easy taffy. I found the original recipe on tasteofhome.com four years ago, and we've been making it ever since. It keeps well at room temperature for several weeks - if it lasts that long. ;) The most time-consuming part is simply wrapping each piece in squares of waxed paper, but if you can enlist help (even older toddlers can do this) then it won't take long at all. It makes a great addition to the candy/cookie tray, as well as a nice Christmas or hostess gift!
Ingredients:
48 large marshmallows (I've done it with the equivalent amount of mini marshmallows, but it sets up better with the large ones.)
1 stick butter, cut into pieces
1 tbsp water
1/2 tsp salt
1 pkg (approximately 2 cups) butterscotch chips
Directions:
Grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with butter. Set aside. In a large pot, combine the first 4 ingredients; cook and stir over medium-low heat until marshmallows are melted. Add butterscotch chips; cook and stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth (approximately 8-10 min.) Pour into the greased pan and chill until set and firm.
Slice into logs approximately 1/2 inch thick; remove from pan and cut logs into pieces (I usually cut them so they make about 1/2 inch squares, but sometimes I cut them in slightly longer, log-shaped pieces.) Wrap each piece in waxed paper squares and twist ends (I cut my waxed paper into strips about 2 inches wide, and then cut each strip into 3 rectangles approximately 2 1/2 to 3 inches long.) Store in a cool, dry place. Enjoy!! :)
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| My 5-year-old daughter helped with the wrapping. :) |
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