Anise candy

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Candy-making is one of those skills that not too many people possess. It’s not because the task is too difficult, rather it’s that a lot of people are afraid to give it a try or maybe h…

Today’s candy is a very old recipe that I remember my mom making for Christmas. I have not made it for years, but ran across the recipe the other day and decided in honor of my mother that I would make this! It is a hard tack candy that you could actually use to make … Continue reading Anise Candy →

Rock Candy is a Christmas time staple, but loved through out the year. It can be made into different flavors, and colors from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

This candy has been around for a very long time. Anise is one of the most traditional flavors of candy and you will find that anise is also used in many breads, sweets, and other kinds of crackers and snacks. This is a flavor that is unique and has been a favorite for sweets and other kinds of desserts for many generations. If you have never had anise treats and candies, you are missing out! Read more of the history of Anise Squares on our website.

Making this old-fashioned anise candy has become an annual Christmas project for me since I first prepared this recipe at the home of a friend who made candy for a shop. To vary the recipe a little, you can substitute peppermint extract for the anise and green food coloring for red.—Jobyna Carpenter, Poulsbo, Washington

Today’s candy is a very old recipe that I remember my mom making for Christmas. I have not made it for years, but ran across the recipe the other day and decided in honor of my mother that I would make this! It is a hard tack candy that you could actually use to make … Continue reading Anise Candy →

Black Licorice Caramels just like grandma used to make. A creamy, soft caramel flavored with anise. One of the best black licorice recipes out there!

Light and delicate, these vanilla anise drop cookies are like a cross between meringues and springerle. The true marker of success with anise drop cookies is whether or not they develop “feet” or Füsschen and a top or Haubchen. During the resting, or aging, period a portion of the egg whites and sugar rises to creating a bit of a meringue-like top layer.