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Refreshing Kool-Aid Lollipops

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A simple and fun summer treat made by simmering Kool-Aid powder with sugar and corn syrup to create colorful, tangy lollipops perfect for cooling off on hot days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 packets (about 1.5 oz / 42 g total) Kool-Aid powder (unsweetened), any flavor
  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup (160 ml) light corn syrup
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • Cooking spray or oil, for greasing molds
  • Lollipop sticks or wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease your lollipop molds or silicone molds with cooking spray or oil. Place the lollipop sticks into each mold cavity, ensuring they are centered and stable. Set aside.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 packets Kool-Aid powder, 2/3 cup light corn syrup, and 1 cup water. Stir gently just to combine, avoiding splashing sugar onto the pan sides.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and clip a candy thermometer to the side. Let the mixture simmer without stirring until it reaches 300°F (149°C), the hard crack stage, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from heat once it reaches 300°F. Let the bubbling settle for about 30 seconds, then carefully pour the hot candy mixture into the prepared molds, covering the sticks. Work quickly but safely.
  5. Allow the lollipops to cool completely at room temperature for 2-3 hours until fully hardened. Gently pop them out of the molds. If using a baking sheet, break the candy into pieces and wrap sticks with them carefully.

Notes

Use a candy thermometer for best results to reach the hard crack stage (300°F). Avoid stirring once the syrup starts boiling to prevent crystallization. Grease molds well to release lollipops easily. Work quickly but safely when pouring hot syrup. For sugar-free versions, use sugar substitutes but expect softer texture. Store lollipops in airtight containers in a cool, dry place to prevent stickiness.

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