This sponge candy makes a nice treat for the holidays. The recipe calls for dark corn syrup, but feel free to use light corn syrup if that's what you have. The key to success is a dependable candy thermometer.
Ingredients
For the Sponge Candy:
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup dark corn syrup
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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1 tablespoon baking soda
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Optional Dipping Sauce:
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1 cake edible paraffin wax
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12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
Steps to Make It
Make the Sponge Candy
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, dark corn syrup, and vinegar. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar melts. Cook without stirring until mixture is very brittle when placed in cold water, about 300 F to 310 F on a candy thermometer.
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Remove from heat and add the baking soda and the vanilla. The mixture will foam, creating the spongy texture.
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Pour into a well-buttered pan. When the candy has hardened, break it into pieces.
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If desired, dip pieces in a purchased melted chocolate coating or the mixture below.
Make the Dipping Chocolate
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Melt the wax and milk chocolate chips together in double boiler.
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Dip candy in the melted chocolate mixture. Place on parchment paper or waxed paper to cool.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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241 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
47g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 15 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 241 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 21% |
Cholesterol 3mg | 1% |
Sodium 300mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate 47g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Total Sugars 45g | |
Protein 1g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 14mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 5% |
Potassium 95mg | 2% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |