Almost Tootsie Rolls

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup non-fat powdered milk
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Recipe

• 1 in a small saucepan or in the microwave melt the butter with shortening, cocoa powder and salt until completely melted.
• 2 transfer the mixture to a bowl; add in the remaining ingredients; mix well until blended (i start with a spoon then use my hands to finish mixing).
• 3 turn onto the counter or a board; knead until smooth (you will need a lot of hand powder for mixing this batter).
• 4 shape into desired-shaped logs, wrap in wax paper.
• 5 these will harden and develop in flavor with sitting time.