Leonard Davis' Taffy
Leonard Davis' Taffy is a classic homemade candy with rich buttery flavor and chewy texture, perfect for those who enjoy traditional confections and nostalgic treats.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix sugar, white Karo, butter, paraffin, tartaric acid, water, and dissolved gelatin in a large saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and cook until it reaches 260°F (hard ball stage).
- Cool the mixture until it can be handled safely.
- Add flavoring as desired and pull the taffy until it becomes glossy and pliable.
- Pull the taffy around a rod or on a surface to shape it into long rolls.
- Lay the finished taffy on a tile cabinet top in long rolls to set and cool.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
344
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Contains
Milk
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).