COOKING

Does anyone know how to make sponge candy?

I had a candy called sponge candy in Buffalo, New York years ago. It may go by another name. It tastes like it is made with either honey or molasses and it is light and airy and melts in your mouth. It is dipped in chocolate. I found a similar recipe in a cookbook and it uses baking soda at the end of the cook time to make it foam up. You then pour it into a pan. When it cools, you break it into pieces. It was close but not quite right. Also, does anyone remember a candy from long ago called pinwheel candy? It was a round chocolate disk and it had pieces of cashew in it. My dad used to buy it for me all the time. This was over 40 years ago. If anyone knows how to get it or make it please let me know. I am also looking for some good appetizer recipes and good bake sale items I can sell at flea markets and fairs. Thanks to all who help!!

Maple Sponge Candy ?

INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup maple flavored syrup
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
* 2 teaspoons baking soda

DIRECTIONS

1. Butter a 9×9 inch pan and set aside.
2. In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, combine the syrup, sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
3. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the soda; mix well.
4. Immediately pour candy into prepared pan, Do not spread. Cool and break into pieces.

I am imagining you dip this into chocolate when cooled.

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