Salt Water Taffy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. water
2/3 c. honey
pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Blend sugar and cornstarch in saucepan.
Stir in water and honey.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook to 270\u00b0 to 290\u00b0 on candy thermometer, soft-crack stage.
Stir in salt, vanilla and desired amount of food coloring.
Pour into well-greased shallow pan.
Let stand until cool enough to handle. Pull portions of candy into rope shapes with buttered hands until light colored and stiff.
Cut into 1-inch pieces with scissors, dipping scissors into cold water frequently.