Chocolate Covered Honeycomb Candy

Jul 2, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Homemade chocolate covered honeycomb candy

Old-fashioned chocolate covered honeycomb candy, just like the ones from the candy shop. Makes about 24 pieces.

Prep 15 min

Cook 15 min

Cool and set 1 hr 30 min

Total 2 hr

Yield 24 pieces

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Ingredients

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1.0 cup (200.0 g)granulated sugar
⅓ cup (113.0 g)golden syrup, or light corn syrup
2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)water
2.0 tspbaking soda, sifted
6.0 oz (170.0 g)dark chocolate, finely chopped

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Instructions

Line an 8-inch square pan with buttered parchment, leaving an overhang.
In a large heavy saucepan (the candy foams up), stir the sugar, golden syrup, and water over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Boil without stirring to 300°F and light amber.
Remove from the heat, add the baking soda all at once, and whisk for just 3 to 5 seconds until it foams.
Immediately pour into the pan and don't spread it; that deflates the bubbles. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
Set aside a third of the chocolate. Melt the rest in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water (or in 20-second microwave bursts), stirring, until it reaches 115°F.
Remove from the heat and stir in the reserved chocolate until melted and the chocolate cools to 88 to 90°F. It's tempered when a streak on parchment sets glossy and firm within 5 minutes.
Break the honeycomb into pieces, dip each in chocolate, and set on parchment until firm.

Tips

Test your candy thermometer in boiling water first; it should read 212°F at sea level. If it's off, adjust the target temperature by the same amount. Above 1,000 feet, lower every target by about 2°F per 1,000 feet.
Hot sugar causes serious burns; keep children and pets away from the stove while it cooks.
Storage: Store airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week; humidity makes it sticky.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate covered honeycomb candy?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour 30 minutes to cool and set. It makes about 24 pieces.

How should I store chocolate covered honeycomb candy?

Store airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week; humidity makes it sticky.

Old-fashioned chocolate covered honeycomb candy, just like the ones from the candy shop. Makes about 24 pieces.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

84 Calories / serving

2.2g Fat

16.3g Carbs

0.3g Protein

13.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~2016 cal · 53g fat · 391g carbs · 7g protein · 314g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 84 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 16 min·0.9 mi·~1850 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 11 min·0.6 mi·~1100 steps
Moderate cycling 9 min·1.8 mi
Swimming laps 12 min
Jogging 8 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
Stair climbing 8 min·~700 steps
Dancing 14 min
Bodyweight circuit training 9 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 20 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.