Dalgona Candy – aka The Squid Game Cookie
Ever tried making dalgona candies after watching Squid Game but just couldn’t nail those perfectly round shapes? Follow these super simple tips, and you’ll be making flawless dalgona candies in no time!
Yield: 1 dalgona candy
Calories: 94kcal
Equipment
- Measuring cup (or a glass with large, round and flat bottom)
- Cookie cutter – size a little larger than the measuring cup (optional)
- Dalgona candy kit (alternatively use a kit which has all tools)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 baking soda pinch
Instructions
- Melt the sugar – Add the sugar to a ladle, small pan, or the large spoon provided in a dalgona candy kit. Heat on low (for gas stoves, use the lowest flame, for electric or induction stoves, medium-low works better).
- Stir continuously with chopsticks as the sugar begins to clump, then gradually melts.
- Let the sugar melt slowly until it turns a light brown caramel color. Be careful not to burn it, keep the heat low and watch closely.
- Add baking soda – Once fully melted, turn off the heat. Quickly add the baking soda.
- Stir vigorously for 5–10 seconds until the mixture becomes opaque and puffs up slightly. If the mixture cools and sticks, reheat it for a few seconds to soften.
- Shape the candy – Immediately transfer the mixture onto baking paper. (Optional) For perfectly round candies, place a cookie cutter slightly larger than your press tool onto the baking paper and pour the mixture inside.
- Let the candy cool for about 30 seconds to prevent sticking, then press it down into a thin disc using a metal measuring cup or your preferred press tool.
- Stamp your design onto the candy using a cookie cutter or a shape from your dalgona candy kit.
Notes
1. Preparation – Make sure to prepare all your materials in advance, as you'll need to work quickly when making dalgona candy.
2. Heat control – Use low heat to avoid burning the caramel.
3. Cooling time – Let the candy cool for 30 seconds before pressing it into a disc. Otherwise, it will stick to your press tool.
4. Baking paper – Use baking paper, not the metal square tool provided in the dalgona candy kit. I've tried it several times, and the candy definitely sticks to it. Coating with oil isn't a great solution, as it will make the candy oily.
5. Perfect shape – To get perfectly round dalgona candies, use a cookie cutter that's slightly larger than your press tool. Pour the mixture inside the cookie cutter and press down to form the candy. This step is optional and only affects the appearance, not the taste of the candy.
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 0.5mg | Sugar: 24g | Calcium: 0.2mg | Iron: 0.01mg
