KNACK

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A Swedish type of Christmas candy you can do at home, but nothing says that you can't make these in the summer. Tastes like toffee.

Provided by Alexandra Bengtsson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup light molasses
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup chopped almonds, or to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix molasses, cream, sugar, and cocoa powder together in a pot; bring to a boil. Heat to 251 degrees F (122degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a firm but pliable ball, 30 to 40 minutes. The finished candy will be same firmness of the ball in water. Remove pot from heat and stir in almonds and vanilla extract.
  • Spoon candy into small paper candy cups. Cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 3.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tatyana Mason
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Kenny Ngei
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Overall, this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavors were good. I would definitely make it again.


Farman Hasrat
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out very well. The flavors were off and it was a bit too dry.


Dragan Sarcevic
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.


Faheem Malik
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make.


Sana mazar
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Joseph Bompartito
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I often add a bit of extra spice to give it a kick.


Daniel Fredericks
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This was my first time making this dish and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jimena Clark
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is perfect and it's always cooked to perfection.


Krissi Rene'
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.