Description
Homemade Kool-Aid Licorice Ropes are chewy, colorful candy ropes flavored with vibrant Kool-Aid powder, perfect for kids’ parties or nostalgic treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Lightly grease a flat baking dish, clean countertop, or use silicone molds.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, Kool-Aid powder, and salt. Stir to mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Let simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Sprinkle gelatin slowly into the hot mixture while stirring continuously to avoid clumping.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth and glossy.
- Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes. Pour into prepared molds or surface and shape into ropes using a spatula.
- Allow to set at room temperature for 1 hour until firm. Cut into desired lengths.
- Optional: Roll in granulated sugar for a sweet coating. Enjoy or store for later use.
Notes
- To avoid gelatin clumps, sprinkle slowly and stir gently.
- Measure ingredients accurately for ideal texture.
- Let mixture cool slightly before shaping for best results.
- Use different Kool-Aid flavors for colorful layers.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months if wrapped tightly and sealed.
- Category: Snack
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rope
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg