How to make 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.

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

Homemade black licorice recipe. A small batch makes just enough for the licorice lover!

Licorice is one of effective solutions for many skin diseases, including eczema, rosacea and psoriasis is no exception. This is thanks to a compound in the ingredient called glycyrrhizin, which is responsible for reducing itchiness and irritation. Into the bargain, licorice also contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that properly reduce inflammation and nourish the skin.

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

Make this gluten free licorice with bright red cherry flavor at home and never go without licorice again. Better than anything you can buy!

On the day it was created, the clouds parted and a golden chalice of candy descended from the heavens. Red Licorice. My holy grail. My A...

My grandfather taught me how to make this. I am actually not a lover of liquorice however, my family like this.

This homemade licorice recipe is soft, chewy, and the anise flavor is much more subtle than it is in the commercial versions. Give this treat a try!

If you love licorice, you need to check out this article! We discuss our best tips and tricks for keeping your licorice treats fresh, reviving stale licorice, and repurposing those sweet treats for some fan-favorite homemade recipes!