Black licorice chews

Dare to make your own black licorice chews! This recipe explains step by step how to.

Ingredients

1 cup butter (2 sticks)
2 cups sugar (granulated sugar)
1 cup corn syrup
1 can milk (condensed milk, sweetened, 14 oz can)
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon anise (anise extract)
1⁄2 teaspoon food dye (black, paste)

Instructions

  1. Line a 9-inch square pan, with aluminum foil. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Using a large saucepan, melt butter over a medium heat. Add the condensed milk, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir until combined.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, stir often. Be sure to use a candy thermometer, boil until it reaches 245°F, a firm-ball stage. Stir frequently so that it doesn't scorch on the bottom of the pan.
  4. Once it has reached the proper temperature, immediately remove from heat and stir in the anise extract and food coloring, until thoroughly combined.
  5. Pour the candy out into the prepared pan. Allow to sit at room temperature overnight, or refrigerator for faster setting.
  6. Cut into squares using kitchen shears. Wrap individual candies in waxed paper or cling-wrap to store.
Yield
1 batch
Preparation time 15 minutes
Cooking time 15 minutes
Total time
30 minutes

Source

North American cuisine

simmer, easy, candy
treats, food gifts
American food recipes
Food in U.S.A.