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.

This easy and yummy recipe for Sugar Free Homemade Licorice can be made low in carbs, gluten free and keto friendly as well.

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.

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

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!

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!

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

This after-dinner drink is always appreciated after big Italian dinners. It should always be kept in the freezer, next to the limoncello.

Switzer's Chewy Licorice Bites....yummy! The Switzer's Factory used to be by Downtown St. Louis and when we would drive down Hwy 55 all you would smell is licorice in the air uhhh along with the smell of the hops from the Budweiser plant and the smell from Purina factory and the Slaughter House. what a combo of smells on the Hot August nights in "The Louie"