Homemade Tootsie Rolls
Homemade Tootsie Rolls
How can you resist the loveable and chewy qualities of a Tootsie Roll? Thankfully for us, they're easily replicated at home using straightforward ingredients and a simple recipe.This recipe is courtesy of Imperial Sugar.
Prep Time
30
minutes
Cook Time
1
hour
Servings
48
Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 ounce milk chocolate, finely chopped bars (or 1 cup chips)
- 6 ounce dark chocolate, finely chopped bars (or 1 cup chips)
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar, preferably imperial sugar confectioners powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon orange extract, optional
Directions
- Heat milk chocolate and dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, on medium-high power, for 30-second bursts of power, stirring after each, until 75% of the chocolate is melted. Then stir vigorously until all chocolate has melted.
- Alternatively, you can melt chocolate in a double boiler on stove.
- Sift powdered sugar into bowl of chocolate.
- Stir until all sugar has dissolved.
- Continue to stir, until chocolate cools enough that it feels slightly cool to the touch.
- Add light corn syrup and orange extract and stir just until combined.
- Do not over mix.
- Place in a zip-top bag and flatten to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Set aside, at room temperature, for one hour.
- Remove from bag and knead just until smooth.
- Break off pieces and roll into 1/4-inch thick ropes.
- Cut into 3-inch long pieces.
- Wrap in wax paper, if desired.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.