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Homemade Kool-Aid Licorice Ropes

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Cook Time 1 day 6 hours
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1. Lightly grease a flat baking dish, clean countertop, or use silicone molds.
  • 2. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, Kool-Aid powder, and salt. Stir to mix well.
  • 3. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Let simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • 4. Sprinkle gelatin slowly into the hot mixture while stirring continuously to avoid clumping.
  • 5. Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth and glossy.
  • 6. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes. Pour into prepared molds or surface and shape into ropes using a spatula.
  • 7. Allow to set at room temperature for 1 hour until firm. Cut into desired lengths.
  • 8. Optional: Roll in granulated sugar for a sweet coating. Enjoy or store for later use.

Instructions
 

  • Homemade Kool-Aid Licorice Ropes
  • Homemade Kool-Aid Licorice Ropes are chewy, colorful candy ropes flavored with vibrant Kool-Aid powder, perfect for kids' parties or nostalgic treats.
  • Ingredients:
  • - 2 cups granulated sugar
  • - 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • - 1/2 cup water
  • - 1 package (0.13 oz) Kool-Aid powder (your choice of flavor)
  • - 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 4 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
  • - Additional granulated sugar for coating (optional)
  • Instructions:
  • 1. Lightly grease a flat baking dish, clean countertop, or use silicone molds.
  • 2. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, Kool-Aid powder, and salt. Stir to mix well.
  • 3. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Let simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • 4. Sprinkle gelatin slowly into the hot mixture while stirring continuously to avoid clumping.
  • 5. Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth and glossy.
  • 6. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes. Pour into prepared molds or surface and shape into ropes using a spatula.
  • 7. Allow to set at room temperature for 1 hour until firm. Cut into desired lengths.
  • 8. Optional: Roll in granulated sugar for a sweet coating. Enjoy or store for later use.
  • Course: Snack
  • Nutrition Facts: Calories: 85 calories, Carbs: 20g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 15mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 17g
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