Kentucky Cream Candy

Method

1. I

   Combine all ingredients.

2. II

   Cook over medium heat but do not stir after mixture starts to boil.

3. III

   Continue boiling until mixture reaches 265 degrees on a candy thermometer.

4. IV

   Pour on marble slab or cool hard surface.

5. V

   As edges cool, push toward center once.

6. VI

   When cool enough to handle, pull with buttered hands (Keep hands cool with damp cloth).

7. VII

   Pull and fold over in a half twist.

8. VIII

   When pulling is completed, cut into pieces with scissors.

9. IX

   Makes approximately 30 half twists.

10. X

    Recipe History: an old recipe for cream candy.

11. XI

    Candy is not hard like taffy but has a softer and smoother consistency.

12. XII

    This candy tends to melt in your mouth.