When I came across a recipe for Molasses Snow Candy, I knew I wanted to make some with the kids after the next big snowfall.
I picked up a bottle of molasses from the store, and abruptly dropped it on the garage floor as I was carrying in the groceries. Needless to say the glass bottle didn't make it and I had a sticky mess to clean up.
Not to be deterred, I got a second bottle of molasses during my next trip. Thankfully that bottle made it safely into the house.
The kids and I excitedly made a batch of the molasses snow candy. After anxiously waiting for it to cool we each took a piece to eat, and quickly realized that no one liked the taste of molasses.
I guess I should have taken the broken bottle of molasses as a sign!
Onto Plan B. I decided to try the recipe using honey instead of the molasses, and am happy to report that we really like Honey Snow Candy!
How to Make Homemade Honey Snow Candy
Here is the simple recipe that I use to make the Honey Snow Candy. I choose to make a small amount, but you can easily double the recipe if you want to make more.
Ingredients Needed
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- Large Bowl of Fresh Snow
- Candy Thermometer (optional)
Instructions
Step 1 – Combine the honey and brown sugar in a pot. Place on stove over medium heat. Stir Constantly. The mixture when begin to boil. Boil until it reaches 245 degrees. If you don't have a candy thermometer, just boil for 5 minutes. Remember to stir the entire time so it doesn't burn.
Step 2 – Slowly pour the mixture over the bowl of snow.
Step 3 – Allow the candy to sit for a few minutes to cool completely.
Step 4 – Scoop the candy out of the snow and enjoy the sweet treat!
The candy has the texture of a sticky soft taffy and a delicious sweet honey flavor. You won't be able to save any of later as it turns back to liquid form after it warms up. But it tastes so good that you probably won't have any leftovers to worry about!
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Melanie Neels says
February 12, 2019 at 5:28 pmWe made it according to your directions, but did 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup molasses, and 1/4 cup butter…it was delish! Had to save a bit, before the kids ate it all, so my Hubby would be able to try it:)
Kaylee :) says
February 18, 2015 at 12:22 pmI LOVE this recipe. After a bunch of snow, my brother had made snow icecream which was ok. I wanted to make a sweet treat too and found this… I LOVE IT! Its really really sweet and sticky but taste wonderful!!! 😀
Deb k says
February 5, 2014 at 10:44 amHey. I’m about to try this recipe. There’s also good maple syrup snow candy. You think if regular pancake syrup in this recipe it would work and not be a disaster? I don’t want to brave the roads for the expensive maple syrup.
honeysweets says
April 22, 2013 at 6:52 amnice recipe 🙂 thanks
Cindy says
August 12, 2013 at 1:22 pmWhen I was a kid we made maple syrup candy. might taste a little better than the molasses also. We used real maple syrup though.