Add sugar to pot. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Add cornstarch. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Whisk together sugar and cornstarch. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Add corn syrup. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Add salt. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Add butter. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Add vanilla extract. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Stir ingredients together. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Pour mixture onto a shallow buttered baking pan. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Add food coloring. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
When slightly cooled, gently peel the taffy from baking sheet. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Lift taffy and begin twisting and pulling. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Form taffy into a rope. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Cut taffy into bite size pieces. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
