Description
Bright, chewy, and full of fruity flavor, these homemade Kool-Aid Licorice Ropes are a fun, colorful treat perfect for parties or gifting. Customize the colors and flavors using your favorite Kool-Aid powders.
Ingredients
Gelatin
Sugar
Corn syrup
Unsweetened Kool-Aid powder
Water
Citric acid (optional)
Powdered or granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over half the water in a bowl. Let sit 5 minutes.
- Make Syrup Base: In a saucepan, combine the rest of the water, sugar, and corn syrup. Heat and stir until sugar dissolves and boils.
- Add Flavor: Remove from heat. Stir in bloomed gelatin, Kool-Aid, and citric acid if using.
- Shape Ropes: Cool slightly. Pipe onto parchment-lined tray into long ropes.
- Set and Coat: Let sit until firm. Roll in sugar to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Set Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Desserts