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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup light molasses
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds, or to taste (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix molasses, cream, sugar, and cocoa powder together in a pot; bring to a boil. Heat to 251 degrees F (122degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a firm but pliable ball, 30 to 40 minutes. The finished candy will be same firmness of the ball in water. Remove pot from heat and stir in almonds and vanilla extract.
  2. Spoon candy into small paper candy cups. Cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

591 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.2g 20% DV
Total Fat 27.5g 35% DV
Carbs 65.4g 24% DV
Fiber 11.6g 41% DV
Sugar 49g 98% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 23.8mg 1% DV
Potassium 1237.8mg 26% DV
Cholesterol 28.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 102.8mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 168.5mg 13% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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