Licorice Wheels Recipe
Dutch · Dessert · 45 min total
A nostalgic, chewy candy made from black licorice paste, rolled into spirals and coated in a dusting of powdered sugar. This homemade version captures the intense, salty-sweet flavor of classic licorice wheels without artificial additives.
30
min prep
min prep
15
min cook
min cook
12
servings
servings
120
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup black licorice extract (or 1/2 cup blackstrap molasses + 1/2 cup dark corn syrup)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine licorice extract, butter, heavy cream, and salt. Stir until butter is melted and mixture is smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, cornstarch, and flour until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a surface generously dusted with powdered sugar. Knead gently until smooth, about 2 minutes. If too sticky, add more powdered sugar.
- Roll the dough into a 12-inch long log. Cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a thin rope about 8 inches long. Coil each rope into a spiral wheel shape, tucking the end underneath.
- Place wheels on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Before serving, dust with additional powdered sugar.
Tips
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For a softer texture, omit refrigeration and serve immediately after shaping.
- Licorice extract can be found online or at specialty baking stores; adjust quantity to taste.
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