Salmiakki Recipe
Finnish · Confectionery · 35 min total
Salmiakki is a traditional Finnish salty licorice candy, known for its intense ammonium chloride flavor. This recipe creates a chewy, salty-sweet treat that can be shaped into coins or ropes.
20
min prep
min prep
15
min cook
min cook
24
servings
servings
85
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup black licorice extract
- 2 tablespoons ammonium chloride powder (salmiakki powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cornstarch, for dusting
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly oil the paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil and cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 260°F (hard ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter, heavy cream, black licorice extract, ammonium chloride powder, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Let cool at room temperature for about 2 hours until set but still pliable.
- Dust a work surface with cornstarch. Turn the candy out onto the surface and dust the top with more cornstarch.
- Roll the candy into a 1/2-inch thick sheet. Cut into small squares or use a knife to cut into strips.
- If desired, roll each piece into a rope shape and cut into bite-sized pieces. Dust with additional cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Tips
- Ammonium chloride can be found online or in specialty stores; do not substitute with regular salt.
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature; if too soft, the candy won't set properly.
- Dust hands with cornstarch when shaping to prevent sticking.
- Salmiakki can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
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