Melt the sugar

• Place the sugar in a ladle or small pan over low heat.
• Stir constantly until the sugar melts into a clear, smooth caramel.

Add the baking soda

• Remove from the heat and stir in the baking soda.
• Mix quickly until the mixture puffs up and turns light brown and foamy.

Shape the candy

• Pour the mixture onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.
• Flatten it slightly with the back of the ladle.

Press the shape

• While still warm, press a cookie cutter into the candy to imprint the shape.
• Let it cool and harden completely before removing the cutter.