Homemade Kool-Aid Licorice Ropes Recipe
Learn how to make delightful Homemade Kool-Aid Licorice Ropes from scratch. These sweet and tangy treats are perfect for a fun and colorful snack!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 20 ropes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking, Stretching
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Sugar Mixture:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 packets Kool-Aid drink mix (any flavor)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for dusting)
- Food coloring (optional, to enhance color)
Instructions
- Prepare Sugar Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, water, lemon juice, and salt. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Cook until it reaches 260°F (127°C), the hard-ball stage.
- Add Flavor: Remove from heat and quickly stir in Kool-Aid packets and food coloring until well combined.
- Shape Candy: Pour the hot candy onto a dusted surface. Stretch and pull until pliable, then roll into ropes.
- Cut and Cool: Cut into pieces, dust with cornstarch, and let cool and harden.
Notes
- Be careful when working with hot sugar mixtures.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring for desired vibrancy.
- Store licorice ropes in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rope (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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