Homemade Tootsie Rolls
Prep Time
30m
Yields
48 Tootsie RollsAbout this Recipe
Why run to the store when it’s this easy to make delicious Tootsie Rolls® at home? This Easy Homemade Tootsie Rolls recipe has the perfect blend of milk and dark chocolate with a slight hint of orange flavoring. Kids of all ages will love these chocolaty treats. Package them up as they make great gifts for friends and family.
Homemade Tootsie Rolls
Prep Time
30mBake Time
Yields
48 Tootsie RollsAbout this Recipe
Why run to the store when it’s this easy to make delicious Tootsie Rolls® at home? This Easy Homemade Tootsie Rolls recipe has the perfect blend of milk and dark chocolate with a slight hint of orange flavoring. Kids of all ages will love these chocolaty treats. Package them up as they make great gifts for friends and family.
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped bars (or 1 cup chips)
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped bars (or 1 cup chips)
- 2/3 cup
Crystal Sugar Confectioners Powdered Sugar - 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon orange extract, optional
Instructions
- 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.
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Homemade Tootsie Rolls
Prep Time
30mYields
48 Tootsie RollsAbout this Recipe
Why run to the store when it’s this easy to make delicious Tootsie Rolls® at home? This Easy Homemade Tootsie Rolls recipe has the perfect blend of milk and dark chocolate with a slight hint of orange flavoring. Kids of all ages will love these chocolaty treats. Package them up as they make great gifts for friends and family.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped bars (or 1 cup chips)
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped bars (or 1 cup chips)
- 2/3 cup
Crystal Sugar Confectioners Powdered Sugar - 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon orange extract, optional
Instructions
- 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.