Description
Wisconsin Fairy Food is a light, airy honeycomb candy with a crisp texture and rich caramelized flavor, coated in smooth chocolate. This nostalgic Midwestern treat melts in your mouth and is perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 300–400 g chocolate candy coating or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and vinegar.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Stop stirring and cook until the mixture reaches 150°C (300°F).
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in baking soda until foamy.
- Pour onto prepared baking sheet without spreading.
- Allow to cool completely until firm.
- Break into bite-sized pieces.
- Melt chocolate in intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip or drizzle chocolate over candy pieces.
- Let chocolate set before serving.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for best results.
- Avoid stirring once boiling begins to prevent crystallization.
- Humidity can make the candy sticky; store in a dry place.
- Sprinkle sea salt on chocolate for added flavor.
- Use different types of chocolate for variation.
- Crushed pieces make a great dessert topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
