tootsie rolls
1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons shortening 4 teaspoons cocoa 2 tablespoons evaporated skim milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine sug...
Ingredients
- 1cupgranulated sugar
- 1/2cuplight corn syrup
- 2tablespoonshortening
- 4teaspooncocoa
- 2tablespoonevaporated skim milk
- 1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
Directions
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Tootsie Rolls 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons shortening 4 teaspoons cocoa 2 tablespoons evaporated skim milk
- 2
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer candy until temperature reaches 275 degrees F on candy thermometer
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Remove the saucepan from heat
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When the bubbling stops, add the evaporated milk and beat candy with an electric mixer in the pan for about 30 seconds
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Add vanilla extract, then continue to beat candy until it begins to firm up and you can no longer beat it
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Pour candy out onto wax paper
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When candy is cool, divide it into several portions and roll the portions into long ropes that are approximately 1/2-inch thick
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Use a sharp knife to slice candy into 1-inch long pieces