Homemade Tootsie Rolls
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this fun and easy recipe for Homemade Tootsie Rolls! These delightful chocolate treats boast a rich cocoa flavor and a soft, chewy texture that mimics the classic candy, all made right in your kitchen. With simple pantry staples like powdered sugar, cocoa powder, dry milk, and light corn syrup, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. Perfect for candy enthusiasts and DIY-ers, the process involves mixing, kneading, and shaping the dough into bite-sized pieces before wrapping them in wax paper for that nostalgic touch. Great for gifting, snacking, or adding a personal twist to your candy cravings, these homemade tootsie rolls keep fresh for up to two weeks. Bring a touch of classic charm to your dessert table with this irresistibly chewy chocolate recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 0.33 cup Dry milk powder
- 0.5 cup Light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and dry milk powder. Mix well until evenly combined.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the light corn syrup, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Microwave for 20-30 seconds, or until the butter is just melted. Stir to combine.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture. Using a spatula or your hands, mix until a dough forms. The dough will be stiff and slightly sticky.
Lightly dust a clean countertop with powdered sugar. Transfer the dough onto the surface and knead it for 1-2 minutes until smooth and pliable. Add a light dusting of powdered sugar if the dough feels too sticky.
Divide the dough into 4 portions. Roll each portion into a long rope that's about 1/2 inch in diameter.
Using a sharp knife, cut the ropes into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch long each.
Wrap each piece in a small square of wax paper, twisting the ends to seal like a classic tootsie roll wrapper.
Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.5 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 792 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 293.7 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.0 g | 157% | |
| Total Sugars | 224.5 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 536 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 2380 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
