honeycomb candy (hokey pokey)

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Cades Cove, TN
Updated on Dec 4, 2017

Honeycomb molasses candy, also called hokey pokey (the Cornish name for honeycomb) is a light, sweet air filled candy that is extremely easy to make. Can be dipped in chocolate or just left as is, great crumbled over ice cream, on a cake, your choice!!! Enjoy

prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield Several

Ingredients

  • 7 tablespoons light corn syirp
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda

How To Make honeycomb candy (hokey pokey)

  • Step 1
    Add corn syrup and molasses in medium size pan
  • Step 2
    Add sugar and stir together over medium heat till combine, trust me, don’t stop stiring
  • Step 3
    Continue stiring 6-8min until it starts bubbling and becomes a carmel colored liquid
  • Step 4
    Remove from heat and add baking soda all at once and whip it will foam at a rapid rate, Work fast
  • Step 5
    Immediately dump onto silicone mat on baking sheet, do not spread out.
  • Step 6
    Once cooled break apart and either seal in air tight container or enjoy.

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