"The Squid Game" is a modern South Korean series that broke all viewing records in just four weeks, becoming the most popular series in Netflix history. The plot follows several hundred people struggling with financial problems who decide to participate in a mysterious survival tournament. The winner will receive a huge cash prize.

In one episode of the series, tournament participants are given a challenge involving a Dalgona candy, known in the game as a "honeycomb" cookie. Each candy is engraved with a specific symbol, and players must cut it out with a needle without breaking the candy.

In this collection, I'll share the best honeycomb recipes with you. These cookies have a porous texture, reminiscent of honeycomb. They taste like cotton candy. Make dalgona candies at home and try playing this popular game with friends or family.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Cookies from the TV series "The Squid Game"

This is the cookie recipe from the hit TV series "The Squid Game." The honeycombs require no baking. I haven't seen any recipes for making them in the microwave either. To make these cookies at home, you'll need just two ingredients and a minimal amount of time.
Nutritional value per serving
376.2 kcal
  • Proteins: 0.5 g
  • Fats: 3.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 95.9 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    A simple recipe.
  • Number of servings: 1

Ingredients

Servings
  • Sugar
    200 G
  • Soda
    0.25 tsp

Preparation

Step 1

Pour all the sugar into a saucepan or a thick-bottomed pan.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over low heat.

Step 3

Caramelize the sugar, stirring constantly with a silicone or wooden spatula. This will take approximately 3-4 minutes. Do not increase the heat.

Step 4

This will take approximately 3-4 minutes. Do not increase the heat.

Step 5

When the caramel turns a rich brown color, remove the saucepan from the heat.

Step 6

Pour baking soda into the hot caramel.

Step 7

Stir the mixture until fluffy.

Step 8

It should become homogeneous.

Step 9

Using a tablespoon, form cookies from the caramel mixture and place them on parchment paper or a silicone mat sprinkled with sugar.

Step 10

Engrave cookies. Cookie cutters or plasticine molds work well for this.

Step 11

You can also make the desired shape from thick paper, foil and other available materials.

Step 12

The mystery squid cookie is ready.

Step 13
Cookies from "The Squid Game" - photo

Enjoy the taste!

Sweet Sugar Honeycomb from the drama "Squid Game"

I'm offering you another wonderful recipe for honeycomb candies for playing squid. In addition to sugar and baking soda, they contain honey and glucose syrup. These ingredients give the candies a pleasant sweet taste and a magical aroma. Therefore, honeycomb candies are perfect not only for playing but also for tea parties at home.

Ingredients

  • Sugar - 50
  • Honey - 10 g
  • Glucose syrup - 1 tsp.
  • Baking soda - ¼ tsp.

Cooking time: 20-30 minutes

Servings: 1 (4-6 pcs)

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Pour honey into a saucepan or pot with a thick bottom.

Recipe - Sweet Sugar Honeycomb from "The Squid Game" - Step 1

Step 2

Add sugar and glucose syrup to honey.

Recipe - Sweet Sugar Honeycomb from "Squid Game" - Step 2

Step 3

Mix the ingredients until smooth.

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Recipe - Sweet Sugar Honeycomb from "The Squid Game" - Step 3-2

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the caramel, stirring constantly to prevent it from burning.

Recipe - Sweet Sugar Honeycomb from "The Squid Game" - Step 4

Step 5

When the caramel turns golden, add baking soda and mix well.

Recipe - Sweet Sugar Honeycomb from "The Squid Game" - Step 5

Step 6

When the mixture becomes fluffy and homogeneous, remove the saucepan from the heat.

Recipe - Sweet Sugar Honeycomb from "The Squid Game" - Step 6

Step 7

Stir the caramel mixture again and pour it in small portions onto a silicone mat.

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Recipe - Sweet Sugar Honeycomb from "Squid Game" - Step 7-2

Step 8

After one minute, apply a pattern to the cookies using cookie cutters.

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Recipe - Sweet Sugar Honeycomb from "Squid Game" - Step 8-2

Step 9

The honeycombs are ready. Let's start the game.

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Korean candy "Dalgona"

This is a classic recipe for the Korean candy "Dalgona." Few people know this delicacy, but it's used not only for the "Squid Game" but also in a variety of desserts. Dalgona candy has a very pleasant flavor, reminiscent of toffee. It adds a delightful taste and a simply magical aroma to sweet dishes and drinks.

Ingredients

  • Sugar - 100 g
  • Glucose syrup - 30 g
  • Water - 10 ml
  • Soda - 7 g

Cooking time: 25-35 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Pour sugar into a bowl with a thick bottom.

Recipe - Korean Dalgona Candy - Step 1

Step 2

Add glucose syrup to sugar.

Recipe - Korean Dalgona Candy - Step 2

Step 3

Pour in water and lightly mix the ingredients.

Recipe - Korean Candy "Dalgona" - Step 3

Step 4

Place the bowl over low heat and cook the caramel for several minutes, stirring continuously.

Recipe - Korean Dalgona Candy - Step 4

Step 5

When the caramel has acquired a golden hue, remove it from the heat.

Recipe - Korean Dalgona Candy - Step 5

Step 6

Add baking soda and stir the mixture very quickly.

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Step 7

Place the caramel on parchment paper and leave to cool.

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Step 8

The finished candy has a porous texture and crumbles very easily. Add it to your favorite drink and enjoy the unparalleled taste.

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3 Cookie Questions from "The Squid Game"

If you use social media or follow the news, you've probably already heard about this fall's most popular TV series. But many haven't seen it. That's why I'll try to answer the most frequently asked questions about the cookies from "The Squid Game."

What is the name of the cookie from the movie The Squid Game?

The famous cookies from the hit TV series "The Squid Games" have two names: honeycomb and dalgon.

The name "sugar honeycomb" perfectly matches the texture and composition of these cookies. After all, they're made with sugar, and their porous texture resembles a honeycomb.

Dalgong is a popular Korean candy with a soft toffee flavor. It's the recipe used to make the "Squid Game" cookies, hence the name.

What is the point of the cookie game?

The cookie game is one of the stages of the survival tournament. Participants are given a needle and a cookie engraved with a specific design. Within 10 minutes, they must carefully scratch out the design with the needle without damaging the cookie.

A broken cookie means the participant is eliminated from the game. The difficulty lies in the fact that dalgon is very fragile. Successfully completing this challenge requires a great deal of effort.

Can you eat cookies?

Since the cookies are made with all edible ingredients, they're certainly safe to eat. However, if you make them with only sugar and baking soda, the baking soda may taste slightly bitter.

To ensure your cookies taste delicious, choose recipes that include glucose syrup. This ingredient neutralizes the baking soda, resulting in a delicious and tender dessert.

Video: How to Make Honeycomb and Cut Out Shapes

This is a video recipe for the famous honeycomb from "The Squid Game." In the first part of the video, the author shows in detail all the steps of preparing dalgon, as well as the engraving process using cookie cutters.

In the second part of the video, you'll learn the rules of the cookie game. The author shows how to quickly and correctly cut out the shapes to win this stage of the competition.