Old-Fashioned Sea Foam Candy

This old-fashioned candy foam recipe is light and airy, which is why it is called "sea foam."

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 247 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 4 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 1 pound white sugar
• ½ pint water
• 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Butter or oil an 8-inch square baking pan; set aside.

Step 2

Put sugar, water, vinegar, and syrup in a heavy 4-quart saucepan (cast iron if you have it). Gently heat mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon, until sugar has dissolved and syrup has melted. Bring to a boil, cover, and boil for 3 minutes. Remove the lid and boil until temperature reaches 285 degrees F (140 degrees C) on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda, mixing well to allow bubbles to subside a little.

Step 3

Pour hot mixture into the prepared pan and leave until just beginning to set. Mark into squares with a lightly oiled knife. Leave to set completely. Cut or break into pieces.

Step 4

Combine chocolate chips, shortening, and baking chocolate in a 2-quart glass bowl. Microwave on high until melted, about 2 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon. Dip candy pieces into chocolate, covering completely. Let cool on waxed paper.

Step 5

Wrap candy individually in waxed paper, twisting the ends together. Store in an airtight container.