how do you make chewy candy?

Question

Chewies is a type of Christmas candy

Answer 1

Try this.

2 cups light brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
¼ cup molasses
7/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vinegar
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoones vanilla
Instructions
Boil first five ingredients until, when tried in cold water mixture will become brittle.
When nearly done, add butter, and just before turning into pan, vanilla.
Cool, and mark in squares.
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Answer 2

I don't have a recipe, but Cream of Tartar is often used in recipes to make soft candy. Supposedly a pinch is all you need for most recipes.