Molasses Cream Taffy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. molasses
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. whipping cream
1/2 tsp. soda

Preparation

Mix molasses and sugar in a saucepan and bring to boiling point.
Add the thick cream, reduce flame to low heat (265\u00b0) and continue cooking until a sample makes a hard ball when put in cold water.
Add the soda and beat until thick.
Pour onto a buttered platter.
As edges cool, turn into center.
When cool enough to handle, pull until light colored and stiff enough to hold its shape.
Cut into small pieces.