Ice Cream Taffy
Indulge in the nostalgic sweetness of homemade Ice Cream Taffy, a creamy, chewy confection that delivers the classic flavors of your favorite frozen treat in candy form. This easy-to-follow recipe combines granulated sugar, light corn syrup, butter, and heavy cream to create a luscious base, elevated with vanilla or ice cream-flavored extract for that authentic taste. Perfectly textured through the art of hand-pulling, this taffy boasts a glossy finish and irresistibly soft chew. Add a personalized touch with a drop of food coloring, and shape the taffy into bite-sized pieces for a delightful, shareable snack. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes on the stovetop, this old-fashioned treat is a fun and satisfying kitchen project for candy lovers of all ages.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (or ice cream-flavored extract)
- 1 drop Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium-sized heavy-bottom saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, unsalted butter, heavy cream, and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula until the sugar completely dissolves and the mix begins to bubble.
Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan without letting it touch the bottom. Continue to cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 250°F (hard-ball stage). This should take approximately 10-15 minutes.
Once the mixture reaches the desired temperature, remove the saucepan from heat immediately.
Stir in the vanilla extract (and food coloring if desired) until fully incorporated. Be careful, as the mixture will be extremely hot.
Pour the hot taffy mixture into the prepared baking dish. Let it cool at room temperature until it is cool enough to handle but still pliable (about 20-30 minutes).
Lightly butter your hands and begin stretching the taffy. Pull and fold it repeatedly until it becomes glossy and holds its shape. This process will incorporate air into the taffy, giving it its signature chewy texture.
Once the taffy is stretched and glossy, roll it into a long rope and cut it into bite-sized pieces using clean, greased scissors.
Wrap each taffy piece in wax paper to prevent sticking, then twist the ends of the paper to seal.
Store the taffy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy your ice cream-flavored taffy treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.0 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.0 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 651 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 289.3 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 289.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 6 mg | 0% | |
*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.
