Dalgona Candy
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Dalgona Candy
Description
Dalgona Candy involves melting two tablespoons of granulated sugar over medium heat while stirring until it reaches a light amber hue. A pinch of baking soda is then mixed thoroughly, which causes the sugar to froth and aerate, producing a brittle with a delicate, crunchy texture once cooled. The mixture is divided and poured onto parchment paper, then flattened to just under a quarter-inch thickness. After resting briefly, shapes are pressed into the candy using cookie cutters to add a decorative element and a small challenge to break around the design.
This candy offers a crisp, airy crunch and a burnt caramel flavor from the caramelized sugar base. The technique requires careful control of heat to prevent burning and timed pressing to avoid sticking. It is traditionally served as a small sweet treat or game in Korea, where participants attempt to break the outlines without snapping the entire candy.
Practical tips include lightly oiling pressing surfaces to prevent sticking, allowing the candy to cool briefly before pressing or imprinting shapes, and maintaining a medium heat to avoid quick burning. Pressing a lollipop stick into the candy creates a handheld version, making it convenient as a grab-and-go snack.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 pinch baking soda
Instructions
- Lightly oil the bottom of a measuring cup and lay a sheet or parchment paper on your counter.
- Add two tablespoons of sugar to a metal ladle then place directly over medium heat and while stirring constantly with a wooden chopstick until the sugar is melted and a light amber color.
- Remove from heat then add a pinch of baking soda and mix in vigorously, stirring until incorporated.
- Pour the mixture onto parchment paper in two equal circles then use the prepared measuring cup to press into a thin even layer a bit less than 1/4 inch. Let the measuring cup rest there for about 8 seconds then remove and press a shape in with your cookie cutter. Repeat for the remaining portion of candy.
Notes
- Let the sugar cool for 10–15 seconds before pressing to prevent sticking and improve handling.
- Use a piece of parchment paper between the measuring cup and the candy when pressing to avoid sticking.
- Keep heat on medium to melt sugar gently and avoid burning.
- Have a bowl of hot water ready to clean the ladle easily between batches.
- Press a lollipop stick into the candy for a portable treat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 46kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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