Description
This Chocolate Covered Honeycomb Candy recipe offers a delightful homemade treat featuring airy, crunchy honeycomb candy covered in smooth, melted chocolate. The combination of caramelized sugar and honey creates a light and flavorful honeycomb base that is then dipped into rich chocolate, making it a perfect sweet snack or gift for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Honeycomb Candy
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 teaspoons baking soda
Chocolate Coating
- 1 pound chocolate almond bark or chocolate melts
- White chocolate melts (optional, for drizzling)
- Sprinkles (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some paper to hang over the sides to make removal of the candy easier. Set the pan aside.
- Cook the candy mixture: In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine granulated sugar, water, light corn syrup, and honey. Stir gently just to combine, then cook over medium-high heat without stirring until the mixture reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer and turns a light caramel color.
- Add baking soda: Remove the pot from heat and immediately stir in the baking soda quickly but gently until just combined; avoid over-stirring to maintain honeycomb texture.
- Pour the honeycomb: Immediately pour the bubbling candy mixture into the prepared baking dish. Do not spread or stir the mixture; let the baking soda naturally aerate the honeycomb.
- Cool the honeycomb: Allow the candy to cool and harden completely at room temperature, about 1 hour.
- Break the honeycomb: Lift the cooled honeycomb out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Break into small pieces using your hands, a sharp knife, or by gently tapping on the countertop.
- Melt the chocolate: Melt the chocolate almond bark in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip honeycomb pieces: Quickly dip each piece of broken honeycomb candy into the melted chocolate, tapping off any excess chocolate.
- Add toppings: Place dipped pieces back on the lined baking dish and immediately sprinkle with decorative sprinkles or drizzle with melted white chocolate for contrast.
- Set the candy: Let the chocolate coating set completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature monitoring to ensure proper honeycomb texture.
- Do not stir the candy mixture while cooking to avoid crystallization.
- Work quickly when mixing in baking soda and when dipping honeycomb in chocolate since both react and harden fast.
- Store finished candies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Optional toppings like sprinkles or white chocolate drizzle add visual appeal and extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert,Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Honeycomb candy, Chocolate covered honeycomb, Homemade candy, Easy candy recipe, Candy with baking soda, Chocolate dipped treats
