4/22/24, 8:51 PM Homemade Tootsie Rolls Recipe

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Homemade Tootsie Rolls

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
Servings: 16 servings

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Tootsie rolls are a favorite candy for many people. Did you know that you can make them at home? This
recipe for homemade tootsie rolls makes soft, chewy candies with that familiar chocolate taste you've
always enjoyed.

All of the ingredients are common, so there's nothing special you need to pull off this copycat candy recipe.
You may even have everything you need in your kitchen already.

It's very hands-on, too. You'll knead and shape the candy much as you would bread, but instead of flour, a
dusting of confectioners' sugar is used to keep it from sticking. This is definitely a fun kitchen project and
one everyone in your family will appreciate!

Ingredients

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■ 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
■ 1/2 cup light corn syrup
■ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
■ 3/4 cup powdered milk
■ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
■ 2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided

Steps to Make It

01 Gather the ingredients.

02 Melt the chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl or in a double boiler over simmering water.

03 Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, stir in the corn syrup and the butter, stirring until the
butter is melted. Stir in the powdered milk and vanilla extract.

04 Add 1 cup of the confectioners' sugar and stir until it is incorporated. Once that sugar is mixed in,
add 1 cup more of confectioners' sugar and stir to mix. At this point, the dough will start getting stiff
and it might be difficult to stir more confectioners' sugar into the candy.

05 Dust your work surface with confectioners' sugar and knead the candy until it is smooth. If it is still
very soft, knead in more confectioners' sugar until it is firm but not dry or crumbly. You might need
up to 3 cups of confectioners' sugar total.

06 Once the candy is smooth and a perfect firm but supple texture, break off a palm-sized piece and
roll it into a long, thin rope. Using a sharp knife, cut it into small pieces, and place them on a
baking sheet. Repeat until you have formed all of the tootsie roll dough into small pieces.
Depending on the size of the rolls, you should get 80 to 100 pieces.

07 Refrigerate the tray of tootsie rolls for about 1 hour or until they firm up.

08 Serve and enjoy!

Tips

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■ Store your tootsie rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They'll stay good for up to two
weeks.
■ If the candies start to stick together because of condensation from the refrigerator, you can wrap
them individually in waxed paper or cling wrap
■ Let your tootsie rolls reach room temperature before serving.

Variations
■ If you want to make these extra special, roll them in chopped nuts or coconut at the end.
■ Real Tootsie Rolls do have a hint of orange flavor. You can add that to this recipe by stirring 1/8
teaspoon of orange extract when you add the vanilla. Don't overdo it, though! A little goes a long
way.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

158 3g 31g 2g
Calories Fat Carbs Protein

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be

considered an estimate.)

Recipe Tags:

Candy Snack American Halloween

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