1 large coffee cup molasses.

12 ounces sugar, either brown or white.

One-third cup vinegar.

Half cup water.

1 ounce butter.

Put all in a kettle and boil 15 or 20 minutes. Try in cold water. It must boil till the drops set brittle and fairly snap between the fingers. Then pour it on buttered plates. Pull.

' Molasses candy if not pulled but merely allowed to set on dishes is improved by having about half a teaspoonful of soda stirred in after it has been taken from the fire and before it is poured out. Flavorings may be added at the same time.