Old-Fashioned Molasses Candy No. 2
| Molasses, | 2 cups (1 pint) |
| Vinegar, | 1 tablespoon |
| Butter substitute, | 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) |
| Baking powder, | ½ level teaspoon |
| Vanilla or Ginger extract, | 1 teaspoon |
Put molasses, vinegar and butter into a saucepan. Bring to a boiling point, and boil, stirring all the time until the mixture is brittle when dropped into cold water. Stir in baking powder and extract and pour into a buttered tin. When nearly cold pull until glossy. Cut into small pieces and lay on a buttered plate or wrap in wax paper. Sufficient for one pound of candy.