Taffy

Directions

1. 1
   Butter a square pan (8 x 8 x 2-inch).
2. 2
   Mix sugar and cornstarch in a 2-quart saucepan.
3. 3
   Stir in corn syrup, water, margarine and salt.
4. 4
   Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly.
5. 5
   Cook, without stirring, to 256° on candy thermometer (or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a hard ball), about 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Stir in vanilla and food color.
8. 8
   Pour into pan.