Description
Sweet and nostalgic koolaid lollipops bring childhood memories to life with their bright, playful colors and intense fruity flavors. Crafted with simple ingredients and a touch of sugar, these homemade treats will transport you straight back to carefree summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
Flavor and Color Ingredients:
- 12 packets Kool-Aid (any flavor; adjust for flavor intensity)
Additional Tools and Optional Ingredients:
- Lollipop sticks
- Optional: food coloring (for enhanced color, though Kool-Aid often suffices)
Instructions
- Meticulously arrange lollipop sticks within silicone molds or position them strategically on a clean silicone mat, ensuring even spacing for free-form confections.
- Combine granulated sugar, water, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan, stirring gently over moderate heat until the sugar crystals completely dissolve into a transparent liquid.
- Cease stirring and allow the mixture to reach a rolling boil, carefully monitoring the temperature with a candy thermometer until it precisely hits 300°F, signaling the hard crack stage.
- Immediately remove the molten syrup from heat, swiftly incorporating Kool-Aid powder for vibrant flavor and optional food coloring to enhance the visual appeal.
- Execute precision pouring of the scorching mixture into prepared molds, encircling lollipop sticks with calculated movements to ensure even distribution and minimize air bubbles.
- Allow the lollipops to naturally cool and solidify at ambient temperature, which typically requires 30-45 minutes depending on the size and thickness of each treat.
- Once completely hardened, delicately extract the lollipops from their molds, separating them with gentle twisting motions.
- Individually wrap each lollipop in cellophane or clear plastic wrap to preserve freshness and prevent moisture absorption, then store in a sealed container at room temperature.
Notes
- Swap Kool-Aid for natural fruit powders like hibiscus or berry to create artisan, less artificial pops with deeper flavor profiles.
- Use silicone molds with intricate designs for professional-looking lollipops that elevate the candy’s visual appeal and make them gift-worthy.
- Monitor sugar temperature precisely with a digital candy thermometer to avoid burning and ensure consistent texture across every batch of lollipops.
- Prevent sugar crystallization by avoiding stirring once the mixture reaches boiling point, which helps maintain a smooth, glossy candy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg