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Ingredients
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| light corn syrup: 1/2 cup |
| multipurpose shortening: 2 Tbl |
| unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted): 4 tsp |
| nonfat canned evaporated milk: 2 Tbl |
| vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp |
Tootsie Roll Midgees
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
2 min -
Cook Time
30 min -
Servings
60 serving(s)
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- Combine sugar, corn syrup, shortening, and cocoa in a medium saucepan over medium/high heat.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer candy until temperature reaches 275 degrees on a candy thermometer.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- When the bubbling stops, add the evaporated milk and beat candy with an electric mixer in the pan for about 30 seconds.
- Add vanilla, then continue to beat candy until it begins to firm up, and you can no longer beat it.
- Pour candy out onto wax paper.
- When it is cool, divide the candy into several portions and roll the portions into long ropes that are approximately 1/2-inch thick.
- Use a sharp knife to slice candy into 1-inch long pieces.
- Arrange the candy on a plate and let it sit out overnight so that it firms up.