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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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Original licorice candy made with the licorice root. This is a delicious treat which is mildly laxative and alleviates symptoms of colds and flu. Warning: Licorice should not be used by those suffering from high blood pressure (it raises the BP quite a lot!), diabetes, glaucoma, heart disease or a history of stroke, kidney disease. Best avoided when pregnant. May cause water retention and loss of potassium. Do not use for more than 4 weeks consecutively. Ingredients:
1 cup molasses |
1 teaspoon powdered licorice root (or to taste) |
1 teaspoon dried anise, root (powdered ( or to taste) |
1 cup flour (enough to make a workable dough) |
icing sugar |
Directions:
1. Warm the molasses and add licorice and anise powder.
2. Mix in enough flour to make a workable dough.
3. Roll mixture into small tubes, cut into desired lengths.
4. Roll in icing sugar if desired. The mixture will harden when cool.
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