Mother stayed with them in case they needed her help, although Betsey took full charge.
Betsey certainly managed well, for she kept each little girl busy doing her share, and when the candy was cooked and ready to pull the real fun started.
Despite Betsey's careful teaching, mother's help was much needed in assisting some of the little girls, who just could not help getting all sticky.
The afternoon passed so quickly and the candy was so good that the little crowd voted it to be the best time they had ever had.
The following week Betsey made:
Molasses Kisses
| Molasses, | 1 cup |
| Water, | ¼ cup |
| Sugar (granulated), | ¼ cup |
| Honey, | ¼ cup |
| Corn Syrup, | 1 tablespoon |
The molasses, water, sugar, honey and corn syrup Betsey measured carefully into the saucepan, and cooked them until when tried in cold water the syrup formed the usual hard ball. Pouring the candy into the buttered pan, Betsey let it cool until she could handle it easily. With well-greased fingers she pulled the candy, then cut in pieces and wrapped in wax paper.