Black licorice

Black licorice can remind us of a visit to our favorite old-fashioned candy store, with rows and rows of jars filled with colorful confections like fruit gummies, taffy, and bricks of fresh chocolate fudge. Licorice comes in all shapes and sizes—from shoestrings to straws and twists, to pillowy-soft and super-salty like those found in Nordic countries. Treat yourself to a fun afternoon of DIY candy making at home with our easy recipe below.

A compound in black licorice called glycyrrhizin can cause abnormal heart rhythms, high blood pressure and congestive heart failure, the FDA says.

Have you ever tried salty black Scandinavian licorice? 🍬 It’s one of our favorite types of candy, and we will eat anything licorice flavored, whether it’s ice cream, chocolate, or gum 😋🍦 However, it is definitely an acquired taste, as some Scandi licorice can be insanely salty and can even burn the roof of your mouth if you eat too much! 🤯 So - why do Scandinavians love this salty candy so much? 🤔 Check out our post to find out! #skandibaking

Here is a super easy recipe for licorice caramels. They are soft and chewy. Your family will absolutely love them and beg you to make them all the time.

Is black licorice good for you? Black licorice comes from the root of the licorice plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra). It’s a divisive substance with a strong anise-like flavor that comes from the compound anethole. Although it’s often sold as a candy, you can also buy pure licorice pellets that are made of nothing but licorice root, […]

I love Black Licorice. I mean I will climb trees for the stuff. If someone said there was a bag of it on the roof I’d have my ladder out in a flash and make my son climb up there and get it…

Whether you’re in a mood for an adventurous dessert or have been on a hunt for black licorice ice cream, this dessert is sure to hit the spot! This ice cream is rich and bold - perfect for a black licorice lover!

Black licorice can have dire health consequences when eaten in excess. But when eaten in moderation, it may have some health benefits.

This Black Licorice Cocktail with whiskey, orange liquor, and blackberries is a fun cocktail for all licorice lovers. Perfect for Halloween, too!

Homemade Black Licorice Nibs recipe: I love Black Licorice but my blood pressure doesn't. So I adapted this recipe to satisfy my sweet tooth and my heart. It has no real licorice root in it but the taste of Anise and molasses does the trick for me. It is a chewy treat similar to taffy. Makes about 2 pounds.