Molasses Candy (Ole' Fashioned Pull Taffy) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups light molasses
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 pinch baking soda

Preparation

In a heavy saucepan, over medium heat, cook all ingredients stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, to the hard ball stage, about 260\u00b0F on candy thermometer (or a small amount of mixture dropped into cold water forms a hard ball).
Pour mixture into a buttered shallow pan and allow to cool.
When cool enough to handle, rub butter on hands and pull the candy (small portions at a time) until light golden in color and candy has a satin-like finish.
Pull into long strips 3/4 inch in diameter and cut into 1 inch pieces with a scissors.
When completely cooled, wrap each piece in waxed paper, twist waxed paper closed at each end.