Molasses Candy (Melcocha) 1 cup panocha 2 cups molasses 2 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon aniseed Mix all ingredients except the aniseed; cook slowly until sugar is dissolved. Next, boil until it is brittle when dropped into cold water. Pour onto a buttered platter, then sprinkle with aniseed. Cool and pull until stiff and light. Twist into sticks and flatten at each end.