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Chocolate Covered Honeycomb Candy

Chocolate Covered Sponge Toffee, or honeycomb, this is a fast, easy delicious crumbly, melt in your mouth chocolate candy. A yummy treat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 82 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup golden corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
EXTRAS
  • 8-10 ounces Good quality chocolate for dipping (dark or milk chocolate or a combination)

Instructions

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  1. Lightly grease an 8 inch / 20cm cake pan (square or round then line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium pot add the sugar and corn syrup and heat over low/medium heat stirring until the sugar dissolves, stop stirring and bring the mixture to a boil, insert a candy thermometer, do not stir, if necessary brush the sides of the pot with a pastry brush dipped in cold water to remove sugar crystals (I didn't find this necessary).
  3. When the temperature reaches 280F (138C) (this will take a bit of time so do not increase the temperature), remove the pot from the heat and quickly stir in the baking soda (mixture will bubble, spit and increase in volume).
  4. Pour the mixture quickly into the prepared pan, do not spread (bubbles could disappear). Let cool approximately 2 hours, then dip in chocolate if desired. Enjoy!
TO MAKE HONEYCOMB (SPONGE TOFFEE) BARK
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  1. Either by bain-marie or microwave melt the chocolate, chop the honey comb/ sponge toffee into small pieces and stir into the melted chocolate. Pour the mixture onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and let set in the fridge for 3-4 hours then break into pieces and serve.

Notes

  • Some people say the temperature should reach 280 - 284F but I find that the toffee tastes burnt if I go past 280F/138C.
  • While this sponge candy treat is best fresh as honeycomb softens quickly, you can store it in an airtight container at room temperature away from humidity for up to a week. Chocolate coated honeycomb will stay fresh a bit longer. You can also prolong its life by adding it to other treats like ice cream! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 82kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Sodium 333mg (14%) Sugar 21g (42%) Calcium 1mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 82

% Daily Value*

Calories 82kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Sodium 333mg 14%
Sugar 21g 42%
Calcium 1mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.