Best 3 Homemade Kool Aid Taffy Recipes

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Indulge in a nostalgic treat with our homemade Kool-Aid taffy recipe! This classic candy is a delightful combination of chewy texture and vibrant flavors, sure to transport you back to your childhood. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a batch of these colorful taffy pieces that are perfect for parties, picnics, or a sweet afternoon snack.

Our article features a variety of Kool-Aid taffy recipes, each offering a unique flavor experience. From the classic grape and cherry flavors to more adventurous options like orange-pineapple and lemon-lime, there's a recipe for every taste preference. Whether you prefer a soft and chewy texture or a firmer, harder candy, we've got you covered. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a sugary adventure!

Let's cook with our recipes!

HOMEMADE KOOL AID TAFFY RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Homemade Kool Aid Taffy Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by kayjayjohnson

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup light corn syrup
1 1/3 cups water (room temperature)
2 tablespoons butter softened, plus a lot more for buttering hands
1 teaspoon salt
1 6g package unsweetened fruit flavored drink mix (like Kool Aid)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Butter a large jelly roll pan or cookie sheet with sides really well. 2. In a medium saucepan, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Add corn syrup, water, butter and salt and stir well until butter is melted. 3. Bring to a boil over medium heat and stop stirring. Cook mixture until candy thermometer read 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). This takes some time to get it to 250 degrees. Once it approaches 250 degrees watch very closely because it cooks quickly at the end. 4. Immediately remove from heat. (If you cook it too long it will turn out very hard.) Carefully stir in vanilla and drink mix. Stir well. 5. Pour mixture onto buttered baking pan. Allow to cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. (Try to pull as soon as it's comfortable to handle.) 6. Butter hands and begin pulling, as many time as it takes to become opaque and lighten in color, usually about 15 minutes of pulling. You will probably need to butter your hands a few times. 7. Pull into long rops and cut into bite sized pieces with buttered scissors or a buttered pizza cutter. 8. Wrap the pieces of taffy in squares of waxed paper and make sure to twist the ends really well to seal. 9. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.

HOMEMADE, KOOL-AID, TAFFY!



Homemade, Kool-Aid, Taffy! image

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup light corn syrup
1 1/3 cups water (room temperature)
2 tablespoons butter softened, plus a lot more for buttering hands
1 teaspoon salt
1 package (6g) black cherry koolaid (Any unsweetened fruit falvored drink mix will work)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Butter a large jelly roll pan or cookie sheet with sides really well. 2. In a medium saucepan, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Add corn syrup, water, butter and salt and stir well until butter is melted. 3. Bring to a boil over medium heat and stop stirring. Cook mixture until candy thermometer read 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). This takes some time to get it to 250 degrees. Once it approaches 250 degrees watch very closely because it cooks quickly at the end. 4. Immediately remove from heat. (If you cook it too long it will turn out very hard.) Carefully stir in vanilla and drink mix. Stir well. 5. Pour mixture onto buttered baking pan. Allow to cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. (Try to pull as soon as it's comfortable to handle.) 6. Butter hands and begin pulling, as many time as it takes to become opaque and lighten in color, usually about 15 minutes of pulling. You will probably need to butter your hands a few times. 7. Pull into long rops and cut into bite sized pieces with buttered scissors or a buttered pizza cutter. 8. Wrap the pieces of taffy in squares of waxed paper and make sure to twist the ends really well to seal. 9. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

HOMEMADE KOOL AID TAFFY



Homemade Kool Aid Taffy image

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup light corn syrup
1 1/3 cups water (room temperature)
2 tablespoons butter softened, plus a lot more for buttering hands
1 teaspoon salt
1 6g package unsweetened fruit flavored drink mix (like Kool Aid)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Butter a large jelly roll pan or cookie sheet with sides really well. 2. In a medium saucepan, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Add corn syrup, water, butter and salt and stir well until butter is melted. 3. Bring to a boil over medium heat and stop stirring. Cook mixture until candy thermometer read 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). This takes some time to get it to 250 degrees. Once it approaches 250 degrees watch very closely because it cooks quickly at the end. 4. Immediately remove from heat. (If you cook it too long it will turn out very hard.) Carefully stir in vanilla and drink mix. Stir well. 5. Pour mixture onto buttered baking pan. Allow to cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. (Try to pull as soon as it's comfortable to handle.) 6. Butter hands and begin pulling, as many time as it takes to become opaque and lighten in color, usually about 15 minutes of pulling. You will probably need to butter your hands a few times. 7. Pull into long rops and cut into bite sized pieces with buttered scissors or a buttered pizza cutter. 8. Wrap the pieces of taffy in squares of waxed paper and make sure to twist the ends really well to seal. 9. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching.
  • Be careful not to overcook the taffy, as it will become hard and brittle.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the taffy by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it is ready.
  • To make flavored taffy, add a few drops of food coloring and flavoring extract to the taffy mixture before pouring it into the pan.
  • If the taffy is too sticky to handle, lightly grease your hands with butter or oil.

Conclusion:

Homemade Kool-Aid taffy is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a variety of different flavors of taffy that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy candy project, give homemade Kool-Aid taffy a try!

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