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Have you seen the Netflix series, Squid Game? It has become the most popular series on Netflix to date. And it is one of my new favorite shows. In episode three, they have to play a game using a honeycomb candy called Dalgona. Time to learn how to make the Squid Game Dalgona candy.

The Squid Game Dalgona candy also known as Ppopgi, was created during the Korean war when ingredients were scarce. It was a popular street snack in Korea in the ’70s and ’80s. There was also a game associated with it that the kids played. The challenge was to remove the inner shape, without breaking it, the first to do it, would win a free Dalgona. In the show, the stakes are, well let’s just say, much higher.

This candy has been made super popular by the show Squid Game. It is fairly easy to make but can be finicky, so don’t be alarmed if it takes you a few tries to make it. But, if I can do it, you can do it. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Gather the ingredients

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In order to make the Squid Game Dalgona Candy, you need just two ingredients:

  • White granulated sugar
  • Baking soda
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Tools

  • Cookie cutters
  • Spatula or wooden chopsticks
  • Small skillet or metal ladle
  • Small cake pan
  • Cooking spray
  • Paper towel

There is a Dalgona Candy making Kit that you can buy too if you like. But this is purely optional.

Step 2: How to Make Dalgona Candy from Squid Game

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To make this candy, you need some sort of object to press it down. The Dalgona candy kit comes with a press. But you can certainly use something like the back of a cake pan, which is what I do.

Spray the bottom of the pan with cooking spray. Then wipe most of it off with a paper towel. The cooking spray will help keep the candy from sticking when it is pressed down. Although, most likely you will have that happen to you once or twice when trying to make these.

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Take a small skillet and add it to your burner. Set the heat to between medium-low and medium. On my oven, the 3 or 4 setting works perfectly. Allow the pan to heat up a bit.

Then add all the sugar to the middle of the pan. Traditionally some sort of a metal ladle would be used over a burner, but a small pan works fine too.

Now you need to stir the sugar, and keep stirring so it doesn’t burn.

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Eventually, the sugar will melt and become a nice amber color. It doesn’t take very long, from start to finish you can make this candy in about 5 minutes.

Once completely melted, remove the pan from the heat.

Step 3: Finish the Squid Game Dalgona Candy

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After you take the pan with melted sugar off of the heat, immediately add all of the baking soda to it and stir. Stir, stir, stir, for about 10 seconds. It will get all puffy, and about double in volume.

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Pour all the candy out onto a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. I prefer using the silicone baking mat.

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Next, allow the melted candy to cool for 10 to 12 seconds before trying to press it. If you try and press the Dalgona candy too soon it will stick to the press.

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Now, use the bottom of the pan to press down on the pile of melted candy. It should be between 1/8th of an inch thick and 1/4th of an inch thick. Then remove the pan/press.

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Use a cookie cutter and press it in the middle of the Squid Game Dalgona Candy. Don’t press it down all the way, because that will make it too thin, and it will break too easily.

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Now allow the finished Dalgona candy to cool completely. Then gently remove it.

There you go, your iconic Dalgona candy from Squid Game is ready to be used. Have fun!

How do I clean the pan after making the Dalgona candy?

To clean your skillet, run really hot water over it. The hot water will melt the candy and make it really easy to clean up.

How long does the Squid Game Dalgona candy last?

If stored in an airtight container at room temperature it will last 3 to 4 days. If it is humid where you live, it may get a little sticky.

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Dalgona Candy from Squid Game

Learn how to make the iconic Dalgona Candy made famous by the super popular series on Netflix, Squid Game. It only takes 2 ingredients!

Prep Time2 minutes mins

Cook Time3 minutes mins

0 minutes mins

Total Time5 minutes mins

Course: Candy, Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: Korean

Keyword: crunchy, fun, sweet

Servings: 1 person

Calories: 93kcal

Author: Matt Taylor

Equipment

  • Cookie Cutters

  • Spatula or wooden chopsticks

  • Small skillet or metal ladle

  • Small cake pan

  • cooking spray

  • Paper Towel

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp sugar 30g
  • 1/16 th of a tbsp of baking soda less than 1 gram

Instructions

  • Spray the bottom of the cake pan with cooking spray and then wipe it with a paper towel. Or use a bit of oil.

  • Using medium-low heat, heat up a small skillet.

  • Add the sugar all at once in the middle of the pan, and then stir with a spatula or wooden chopsticks. Try and keep the sugar in the middle.

  • Keep stirring and eventually, the sugar will melt completely and be an amber color.

  • Once melted, remove the pan from the heat and add the baking soda all at once. Stir for about 10 seconds until all incorporated. It will puff up and double in volume.

  • Pour the melted candy onto a piece of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Then let it sit for 10 to 12 seconds.

  • Press the candy down with the pan until it is a little more than 1/8th of an inch thick. Then remove it.

  • Press the cookie cutter about halfway down in the middle of the candy, then remove it.

  • Allow the Squid Game Dalgona Candy to cool, then gently remove it. You are done!

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal

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Matt Taylor

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32 Comments

  1. JOY F

    June 9, 2022 at 12:18 am·Reply

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    My son has been wanting to make this candy as he seen the show a couple of times! Finally made it following your recipe and it does take practice! But by the fourth try…it came out almost perfect! Didn’t use a pan to flatten it out though just folded the parchment paper and used more oil so it didn’t stick! Then I just dabbed the extra oil off on the cookie when it cooled off!

    • Matt Taylor

      June 9, 2022 at 7:51 am·Reply

      Awesome!! Yeah, it took me a few tries to get it down as well. The big question is, was he able to get the inside out without it breaking? haha

  2. Triangle

    January 25, 2022 at 1:26 pm·Reply

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    How much sugar and baking soda

    • Matt Taylor

      January 25, 2022 at 1:30 pm·Reply

      Hi there, you need to keep scrolling down the recipe, until you find the “printable” recipe card. It has all the amounts there. 2 tbsp sugar and 1/16th of tbsp (pinch) of baking soda.

  3. Malachi Mayabb

    January 21, 2022 at 10:04 am·Reply

    It burns it

    • Matt Taylor

      January 21, 2022 at 5:54 pm·Reply

      You are leaving it on too long if it is burning.

  4. Alyssa Perales

    October 28, 2021 at 6:35 am·Reply

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    Everytime i make it its PERFECT until i try pouring it onto parchment paper it BLOWS UP! Idk what to do!

    • Matt Taylor

      October 28, 2021 at 7:38 am·Reply

      Blows up? mmm, that has never happened to me. How many times have you tried it? I mentioned in the recipe it takes practice to make these. Try reducing the amount of baking soda. You may be putting too much in.

  5. Anosa Malanga

    October 20, 2021 at 10:59 pm·Reply

    My sister suggested I do this so we can have this activity over Halloween. Glad I came over this post. Thanks for the recipe!

  6. Blair Villanueva

    October 19, 2021 at 6:11 pm·Reply

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    My stepdaughter also made some dalgona candy in various shapes, and share it with her friends at school! Sugar is truly fun!

    • Matt Taylor

      October 19, 2021 at 10:25 pm·Reply

      Awesome! 🙂

  7. Kelly Bolen

    October 19, 2021 at 6:09 am·Reply

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    So not only do I need to watch Squid Game (sounds to interesting to pass up!) but I also need to try this recipe! Looks so easy to make!

    • Matt Taylor

      October 19, 2021 at 7:51 am·Reply

      You are welcome, Kelly!! 🙂 And thank you!

  8. Emily Michelle Fata

    October 18, 2021 at 2:23 pm·Reply

    This dalgona recipe looks so yummy! I’, definitely going to recreate it. 🙂

    • Matt Taylor

      October 18, 2021 at 3:22 pm·Reply

      Thank you, Emily!

  9. Fransic verso

    October 18, 2021 at 12:06 pm·Reply

    I haven’t been around to make this haha. It’s cool to make it at home and actually do the challenge.

    • Matt Taylor

      October 18, 2021 at 3:21 pm·Reply

      Yeah it is fun to make and the challenge is fun, and hard! haha

  10. Patricia Chamberlain

    October 18, 2021 at 9:46 am·Reply

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    I haven’t watched Squid Game yet, but this candy looks like so much fun to make. I’ll have to watch at some point soon.

    • Matt Taylor

      October 18, 2021 at 11:11 am·Reply

      It is a great show if you like high-stakes survival movies. 🙂 And the candy is great!

  11. Renata - www.byemyself.com

    October 18, 2021 at 8:00 am·Reply

    This show is actually high on my list. At this moment, I’m stuck in Superstore 😉 I assume that I’ll appreciate your beautiful cookies even more once I’ve watched the show.

    • Matt Taylor

      October 18, 2021 at 8:16 am·Reply

      I can’t wait for you to see it! Yes the cookies/candy will make more sense when you see the show. 🙂 🙂

  12. Elise Ho

    October 17, 2021 at 9:21 pm·Reply

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    I see this show advertised but have no idea of what it is. The candy is cute though.

    • Matt Taylor

      October 17, 2021 at 10:23 pm·Reply

      Thanks! It’s the most popular show every on Netflix, perfect for Halloween season.

  13. Beth McDonald

    October 16, 2021 at 3:36 pm·Reply

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    This is amazing! My kids love this show, thank you!

    • Matt Taylor

      October 16, 2021 at 8:37 pm·Reply

      Thank you, Beth!!

  14. Stephanie

    October 16, 2021 at 2:39 pm·Reply

    I have not watched Squid Game and haven’t heard of this candy before. It sounds like it would be tasty, though, and something fun to make with my boys.

    • Matt Taylor

      October 16, 2021 at 2:50 pm·Reply

      It is a crazy awesome TV show. It is pretty tasty, it tastes kind of like peanut brittle.

  15. Sara Welch

    October 16, 2021 at 2:08 pm·Reply

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    That scene in Squid Game was intense but I have to say, I was intrigued on how they would complete the task! Excited to give your recipe a try!

    • Matt Taylor

      October 16, 2021 at 2:50 pm·Reply

      Intense indeed! And not that easy to get the center out without it breaking haha

  16. Katie

    October 16, 2021 at 1:28 pm·Reply

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    This is so cool! I love making things from popular TV shows.

    • Matt Taylor

      October 16, 2021 at 1:45 pm·Reply

      Thank you! Same with me!

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FAQs

What is the easiest shape in Dalgona Squid Game? ›

The circle shape is the easiest to remove, followed by the triangle and star shapes, while the umbrella shape is the most difficult due to its intricate curves. Both Dani and Spencer faced anxiety and tough competition in the Dalgona Game, but ultimately failed to remove their shapes in time and were eliminated.

How to play Squid Game Dalgona candy? ›

At the center of the dalgona is an indentation of the player's chosen shape. With only 10 minutes on the clock, the players must extricate their shape with the needle without breaking the candy. If the clock runs out or they break the candy, they are eliminated (ie. they are killed).

What is the Squid Game candy made of? ›

Simply melt sugar until amber in color (stirring to avoid crystallization), then stir in a bit of baking soda. The baking soda reacts with the hot sugar and aerates to form a crispy, beautiful candy. Pour it onto parchment and stamp it with a cookie cutter shape of your choice.

How to win the Dalgona Candy game? ›

Here's how you can win:

Dunk it in milk! Same theory as licking the candy but watch out for it melting too quickly! Lastly, when you're making the candy you can press harder using the cookie cutter and this would help to make the indented shape easier to remove!

What is the hardest dalgona shape? ›

Umbrella: Umbrella is the impossible shape because of its many lines and angles. Star: This shape is hard because also has a lot of lines. When you cut it out, it breaks most of the time.

Is the umbrella the hardest shape? ›

They only have 10 minutes to scrape their shape out. There are four different shapes — circle, triangle, star, umbrella — and the more intricate the shape (umbrella) the more difficult it is to carve out.

How hard is the umbrella dalgona? ›

Dalgona is one tough cookie- pun intended. My fiancé thought that he could best umbrella since I had done it with 5 whole minutes to spare! I decided to give him a grace period of just completing it in the 10 minutes without breaking it. Umbrella is definitely harder than it looks!!

Is Dalgona Japanese or Korean? ›

Dalgona (달고나) is a Korean candy made with melted sugar and baking soda originating from South Korea.

What is the weird doll in Squid Game? ›

Young-hee, the murderous Squid Game doll and star of Korean children's textbooks, has inspired Halloween costumes, nail art, and even plans for an alarm clock that awakens its owner by firing pellets instead of bullets.

Is dalgona edible? ›

It is a popular street snack from the 1960s, and is still eaten as a retro food. When a pinch of baking soda is mixed into melted sugar, the thermal decomposition of the baking soda releases carbon dioxide, which makes the liquidized sugar puff up and becomes a light and crunchy candy once cooled and hardened.

What is the pen made of squid? ›

The pen or gladius of the squid is an internalized shell and serves as a site of attachment for important muscle groups and as a protective barrier for the visceral organs. The pen's durability and flexibility is derived from its unique composition of chitin and protein.

Is making dalgona hard? ›

Dalgona was traditionally made with glucose solid, whereas ppopgi uses plain sugar, but the two names became interchangeable over time. You might find this sponge toffee-like sugar candy to be tricky to make at first, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be stamping out sweets like a pro.

Is dalgona challenge hard? ›

The assignment might seem simple — use a needle to carve out the symbol on the crispy honeycomb candy without breaking it — but working with the fragile dessert is precarious, to say the least.

What is the easiest game in Squid Game? ›

Check out how each of the six games in Squid Game Season 1 rank based on easiest to most difficult.
  • 6 Glass Stepping Stones.
  • 5 Marbles.
  • 4 Dalgona (Sugar Honeycombs)
  • 3 Red Light, Green Light.
  • 2 Tug of War.
  • 1 Squid Game.
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What is the lowest shape in Squid Game? ›

The “lowest” rated personnel have a circle on their masks. They are in charge of cleaning, serving food to contestants, mopping up blood, removing corpses from the gaming zones, and incinerating the bodies of dead contestants on the island. The circle workers do not even talk unless a superior speaks to them first.

What are the shapes in the dalgona game? ›

Circle, triangle, umbrella, and star: four shapes, one candy — how hard could it be? As fans of the original Squid Game series are well aware, looks can be deceiving when it comes to dalgona, the traditional South Korean sweet treat at the center of the show's iconic second game.

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