Best 3 Spearmint Licorice Laces Recipes

Are you craving a sweet treat that combines the refreshing flavors of spearmint and licorice? Look no further than spearmint licorice laces. This tantalizing confection combines the aromatic essence of spearmint with the sweet and slightly salty taste of licorice, creating a unique and irresistible experience. Whether you're a fan of spearmint or licorice, or simply enjoy trying new and exciting flavors, this recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Let's dive into the delightful world of spearmint licorice laces and create a batch of these delectable treats.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HOW TO MAKE A HOMEMADE LICORICE RECIPE

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Learning how to make licorice is simple and fun. Here is our basic homemade licorice recipe complete with vegan and gluten-free options.

Provided by Debra Maslowski

Categories Snacks

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

½ cup flour
1 pinch Himalayan pink salt
½ cup butter ((or coconut oil))
¼ cup honey
1 cup cane sugar
½ cup sweetened condensed milk ((learn to make your own))
1 teaspoon licorice extract ((make your own using the instructions below))
1 teaspoon beetroot juice ((optional, for color))

Steps:

Combine the dry licorice recipe ingredients in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, syrup, milk, and coconut oil (or butter). Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Continue to heat and stir until the temperature reaches 240°F. This is the softball stage. You can check the temperature with a candy thermometer or by dropping a small spoonful into a glass of cold water. Reach into the water and try to form a ball from the syrup with your fingers. It if stays together for a few seconds, it's ready.
Remove from the heat right away and pour over the flour mixture. Mix well.
Add the beetroot juice for color and the licorice extract for flavor. Mix these in well too.
Pour the mixture in a greased pan and set in the refrigerator for about an hour, or until set and well chilled.
When chilled, turn out onto a sheet of parchment paper or wax paper and cut into strips with a pizza cutter, keeping the strips about ⅓ to ½-inch wide. Twist them if you like.
Dust with arrowroot powder to keep from sticking and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 45 g, Calories 185 kcal, Sugar 25 g, Sodium 73 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 21 mg

LICORICE CARAMELS

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This is a mouthwatering candy recipe that is as close to the Callard and Bowser licorice flavored caramels as you can get. I got this recipe from my sister, and once you have a piece, you can't stop eating them!

Provided by Paula

Categories Desserts Candy Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup corn syrup
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon anise extract
black paste food coloring

Steps:

Line a 9x9 inch dish with buttered foil.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar, milk, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Continue to heat, without stirring, to 242 to 248 degrees F (116 to 120 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a firm but pliable ball. Remove from heat and stir in anise and food coloring. Pour into prepared pan. Let cool completely, several hours.
To cut, turn out of pan and peel away foil. Cut with a buttered knife. Wrap pieces in waxed paper or candy wrappers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 35.9 mg, Sugar 11 g

LICORICE MINT ICED TEA

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Peppermint ranks high among America's favorite types of mint tea, but you can substitute equal amounts of any variety for this recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 1/2 teaspoons dried licorice root
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup dried peppermint leaves
1/2 cup raw honey
4 sprigs of fresh mint (optional)

Steps:

In a large pot bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the licorice and cinnamon; lower to a simmer, partially cover the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in peppermint, cover, and steep for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, place a large strainer lined with cheesecloth or a damp paper towel over another pot or heatproof bowl. Strain tea, pressing on herbs to extract all liquid. Stir in honey until dissolved and let cool completely, about 1 hour. Fill four tall glasses with ice. Pour tea over ice and garnish each glass with a mint sprig, if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips:

Use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature. This will prevent the candy from becoming too soft or too hard.
If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the syrup by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If the syrup forms a soft ball, it is ready.
Work quickly when pouring the syrup onto the baking sheet. The syrup will start to set quickly, so you need to work quickly to get it all poured out.
If the syrup starts to get too thick, you can add a little bit of water to thin it out.
Be careful when handling the hot syrup. It can cause burns.
Let the candy cool completely before breaking it into pieces.

Conclusion:

Spearmint Licorice Laces are a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for parties or as a gift. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these tasty treats that are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet and minty treat, give Spearmint Licorice Laces a try. You won't be disappointed!