Old-Time Taffy Pull Recipe

"This is a delicious and basic recipe for taffy. Enjoy."  Original recipe yield: 1 pound.

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 cup sliced almonds
10 drops green food coloring

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DIRECTIONS:
Butter one 8 inch square pan; set aside.
In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, cornstarch and salt. Mix together well and bring to a boil. Heat without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, almond extract, almonds and food color. Pour into pan. Let stand until cool enough to handle. (Taffy should be lukewarm in center as well as at the edges.)
At this point, fold, double and pull the taffy until it is light in color and stiff. Butter hands lightly if taffy begins to stick. Cut taffy into pieces with scissors and wrap the pieces with plastic wrap to maintain shape.

Skillet Cookies I

"A candy like cookie made in a skillet."  Original recipe yield: 24 small cookies.

INGREDIENTS:
8 tablespoons butter
8 ounces dates, pitted and chopped
2 egg yolks
3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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DIRECTIONS:
In a saucepan over medium heat combine the butter, dates, egg yolks and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat stir in the puffed rice cereal, chopped pecans and vanilla. Stir and let cool.
When you can handle roll into small balls then roll in confectioners' sugar.

Skillet Cookies II

"A chewy healthy no-fuss cookie! Great for kids."  Original recipe yield: 2 dozen.

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 egg, beaten
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

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DIRECTIONS:
In a large skillet, melt the margarine. Add the sugar and dates; cooking and stirring until thick. Stir in the egg, and cook 5 more minutes over low heat. Remove from heat, mix in the cereal, nuts (or coconut), and vanilla. Let the mixture cool for a minute , then shape into walnut sized balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar, and serve.