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Edible Coal Candy: Honeycomb Chocolate Coated Honeycomb Bits Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 50 pieces
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This delightful Edible Coal Candy recipe creates a fun and festive treat perfect for holiday gifting or themed parties. Combining a crunchy honeycomb candy base with a smooth dark chocolate coating, and finished with a dusting of black-colored sugar, these coal-shaped candies are as visually striking as they are delicious. The recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and straightforward stovetop candy-making techniques to achieve a satisfying hard crack texture. With a preparation and cooling time of just under two hours, yielding about 50 bite-sized pieces, this recipe is both accessible and impressive.

Ingredients

Honeycomb Candy

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup (or golden syrup)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda

Chocolate Coating

  • 8 oz dark or semisweet chocolate, melted

Decorative Sugar

  • 1 cup caster sugar
  • Black food coloring (for coloring the caster sugar)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan: Line a heat-safe approximately 8×10 or 9×9-inch container with parchment paper. This pan will be used to cool and set the honeycomb candy once cooked.
  2. Make Sugar Mixture: In a large pot over medium-low heat, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir or whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved to prevent graininess in the candy.
  3. Heat to Hard Crack Stage: Increase the heat to medium and fix a candy thermometer to the pot. Stop stirring once the sugar has dissolved completely. Allow the mixture to cook undisturbed until it reaches 300-310°F (hard crack stage), aiming for about 305°F for the ideal texture.
  4. Add Baking Soda: Remove the pot from heat and immediately whisk in the baking soda for approximately 10 seconds. The mixture will vigorously bubble and foam, forming the characteristic honeycomb texture.
  5. Pour and Cool: Carefully and quickly pour the foaming mixture into the prepared pan. Let it cool completely, which usually takes 1 to 2 hours, until the honeycomb hardens.
  6. Break into Pieces: Once cooled, use a knife to break the honeycomb slab into coal-sized chunks. Smaller shards can be saved for other uses such as toppings or decorations.
  7. Color Sugar: Place the caster sugar and a few drops of black food coloring into a plastic bag. Seal the bag and rub it until the sugar is evenly colored black. Add more food coloring if needed, then transfer the colored sugar into a bowl.
  8. Melt Chocolate: Melt the dark or semisweet chocolate in the microwave by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each session until smooth and glossy.
  9. Dip Honeycomb: Dip each honeycomb piece into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off. Arrange the coated pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet for setting.
  10. Coat with Black Sugar: Before the chocolate sets completely, toss each piece into the black colored sugar to give it a textured finish. If the chocolate hardens too quickly, gently warm it using food-safe gloves to allow the sugar to stick better.
  11. Set and Store: Allow the chocolate to fully set at room temperature. Store the coal candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month, preserving its crunch and flavor.
  12. Optional Packaging: For festive presentation, package the coal candy in small burlap bags adorned with decorative labels or hand-drawn markers, making wonderful gifts.

Notes

  • Ensure the sugar mixture reaches the hard crack stage (300-310°F) precisely for the proper honeycomb texture. Using a candy thermometer is essential.
  • Work quickly when pouring the foaming mixture, as it sets rapidly.
  • Be cautious when whisking in baking soda, as the bubbling can be vigorous and hot.
  • Use gloves or warm hands gently when re-warming hardened chocolate for coating sugar to ensure proper adhesion.
  • Store in an airtight container away from humidity to maintain crispness.
  • Small shards of honeycomb can be utilized as crunchy toppings for desserts or ice cream.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/edible-coal-candy-honeycomb-chocolate-coated-honeycomb-bits-recipe/