Tootsie Rolls

--> Soft and chewy, a great reminder of childhood! I use these as “trading candy” for the tremendous amount of Halloween candies my kids cannot safely consume. 

2 tablespoons soy-free vegan buttery spread (Earth Balance)
1 teaspoon GF vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup Vance’s DariFree powder, or dry milk powder of choice
1/2 cup unsweetened, soy-free, vegan cocoa powder
1/2 cup agave nectar, or liquid sweetener of choice

1. Place softened vegan buttery spread into mixing bowl; beat with electric mixer until creamy; add vanilla; beat to combine.
2. Set electric mixer to low speed; add 1 cup powdered sugar; beat in.
3. Add 1/4 cup DariFree powder; beat slowly.
4. Add 1/4 cup cocoa powder; beat slowly.
5. Add 1/4 cup agave nectar; beat on medium speed.
6. Add 1 cup powdered sugar; beat in.
7. Add 1/4 cup DariFree powder; beat in.
8. Add 1/4 cup cocoa powder; beat in.
9. Add 1/4 cup agave nectar; beat in.
10. Add 1 cup powdered sugar; beat in (dough with be very thick at this point).
11. Add 1/4 cup DariFree powder; beat in.
12. Once all powders are incorporated, turn dough out onto parchment paper.
13. Wash and dry hands thoroughly; knead dough until a uniform texture and color is reached.
14. Cover flat surface with parchment paper; break off walnut-sized ball; using palms, roll into long rope; slice into even pieces with sharp knife.
15. Lay out plastic wrap or waxed paper; place pieces evenly spaced along cut edge; roll over, wrapping candy completely; cut between pieces; twist ends of wrapper.
16. Place wrapped candy in single layer on metal baking sheet; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

Servings: 60 candies

Preheat: No

Prep Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: None

Variations

Add finely chopped nuts or dried fruits of choice; work into dough.