Why You’ll Love This Recipe✔ Simple Ingredients – Only sugar and baking soda.✔ Crispy & Caramelized – A light, crunchy texture with a rich caramel flavor.✔ Fun to Make – Enjoy the challenge of carving shapes into the candy!✔ Perfect for Snacks or Gifts – Make a batch to share with family and friends.
In a small, non-stick pan, add the sugar over medium-low heat.
Stir constantly until it melts and turns into a smooth amber liquid. Be careful not to burn it!
Add baking soda
Once the sugar has fully melted and turned golden, add the baking soda and stir quickly.
The mixture will bubble up and turn lighter in color.
Stir until the baking soda is completely incorporated.
Pour onto parchment paper
Quickly pour the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Be careful, as the mixture will be hot.
Shape the candy – Let the candy cool for 1-2 minutes (it should still be pliable).
Using a flat tool (like a glass or a metal cup),
gently press down to form a flat disk.
Carve the shape (optional)
If you want to try the popular Squid Game challenge,
lightly press a stencil or shape cutter onto the candy while it’s still soft. Let it cool completely.
Cool & Enjoy
Allow the candy to cool fully and harden before eating. Enjoy the crispy, airy texture and the sweet caramel flavor!
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Tips for the Best Dalgona Candy✔ Work quickly – The sugar hardens fast, so have everything ready before you start. ✔ Don’t burn the sugar – Keep the heat low and stir constantly to avoid burning the sugar. ✔ Carving tip – Use a toothpick or needle to carve out shapes on the cooled candy carefully.Dalgona candy is simple to make, yet incredibly satisfying with its crunchy texture and caramel sweetness. It’s fun to create and even more fun to eat! Try it yourself and let me know how it turns out!Tried this recipe? Let me know in the comments or tag me on social media!