Taffy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. molasses
2 Tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1/2 c. water

Preparation

Cook molasses, sugar and water in a heavy kettle slowly until the mixture reaches 260\u00b0 or a little of the mixture dropped in cold water becomes brittle.
Stir a little during the latter part of the boiling to prevent burning.
Pour into a buttered pan.
When cool enough to handle, cut in pieces and pull until light and stiff.
Butter the hands before pulling.