Kool-Aid Popping Candy Licorice
A fun and fizzy homemade candy made with Kool-Aid, chewy licorice texture, and a surprising pop of candy crackle—perfect for parties, gifts, or nostalgic snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup corn syrup
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 packets Kool-Aid powder (any flavor)
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup popping candy
Instructions
- Line a baking tray or dish with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a saucepan, whisk sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Stir in Kool-Aid powder and salt. Sprinkle gelatin over the top and let bloom for 1–2 minutes, then stir to dissolve.
- Keep your pan warm and stir continuously. Add the flour gradually, whisking to avoid lumps. Cook 2–3 more minutes until thickened.
- Pour mixture into prepared tray. Use a spatula to spread evenly. Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then chill for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once set, cut into ropes, twists, or shapes using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors.
- Sprinkle or roll the licorice pieces in popping candy just before serving.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container (without popping candy) until ready to enjoy for best results.
Notes
- Add popping candy just before eating to keep the pop fresh.
- Use different Kool-Aid flavors for a colorful batch.
- Cool completely before cutting for clean shapes.
Find it online: https://tastyze.com/kool-aid-popping-candy-licorice/