Description
Bring some vibrant, fruity fun into your kitchen with this quick and easy DIY Kool-Aid Licorice Ropes recipe. Perfect for candy lovers and curious kids alike, this sweet treat transforms simple pantry staples into chewy, colorful ropes that taste just like store-bought—but better! Whether you’re hunting for easy dessert ideas, looking to wow at a party, or seeking new fun food ideas for family bonding time, this easy recipe ticks all the boxes. From its bright colors to bold flavors, it’s a cheerful, hands-on project that delivers satisfying results.
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1 packet unsweetened Kool-Aid (any flavor)
2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water (for blooming gelatin)
Food coloring (optional)
Cornstarch or powdered sugar (for dusting)
Candy thermometer
Piping bags or squeeze bottles
Wax paper or silicone mat
Instructions
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Bloom the gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water for 5–10 minutes.
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In a saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water. Heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
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Bring the syrup to a boil without stirring. Heat to 240°F.
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Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin and Kool-Aid. Add food coloring if desired.
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Let cool slightly, then transfer to piping bags or bottles.
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Pipe into long lines on a wax paper or silicone mat.
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Let sit at room temperature for 4+ hours until set.
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Dust with cornstarch or powdered sugar. Cut and store.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Set Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert