This candy is found at the expensive candy stores in the mall and with out the chocolate coating at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. Very easy to make at home.
Silver Dollar City Fools Gold
Silver Dollar City’s Fool’s Gold
You can make special candy anytime.
Print Pin RatePrep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 36
Calories: 112kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 pound chocolate for dipping
Instructions
- Over medium heat. In a very large and heavy saucepan combine sugar and syrup. Bring to a boil just until sugar dissolves. Stirring constantly. Cook without stirring until it reaches hard crack stage or 305 degrees on candy thermometer, remove from heat, stir in soda.
- Working quickly, spread mixture in a 9x18" pan. Allow to cool. Break into pieces. Dip in Chocolate that has been melted if desired. Let the Chocolate harden. Enjoy. This is good with or without the chocolate. DO NOT try to make this on a cloudy day. It will not work.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 19g | Calcium: 0.5% | Iron: 2.1%
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Gwen Gilmorewd says
I know this is a sweets site, but do you happen to have a recipe for Popeyes gravy? My family loves it but it is out of our budget.
Lydia says
The ingredients listed on the package I purchased at SDC: sugar, corn syrup, soda, salt, vanillan.
John Sedovic says
In made 2 batch of Fools Gold and both of them taste SALTY. I followed the recipe to the letter.
Thank You,
John Sedovic
Teri says
Are you sure you used teaspoons of baking soda and not tablespoons? I have never had it taste salty. We make this every year for the holidays.