Description
These Fizzy Kool-Aid Lollipops are a fun and tangy treat that combine classic candy making with a surprising fizz. Using Kool-Aid for vibrant flavor and baking soda for a playful effervescent effect, these homemade lollipops are perfect for parties, kids, or anyone who loves nostalgic sweets with a twist.
Ingredients
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Fizzy Kool-Aid Lollipops Ingredients
- 1 package Kool-Aid (any flavor)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (for the fizz)
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved, ensuring a smooth syrup base.
- Boil to Hard Crack Stage: Bring the sugar syrup to a boil and cook until the temperature reaches 300°F, known as the hard crack stage, using a candy thermometer for accuracy. This is the temperature where candy becomes firm and brittle when cooled.
- Add Flavor and Fizz: Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully stir in the Kool-Aid powder and baking soda. The mixture will bubble and fizz due to the reaction with baking soda, so stir cautiously to avoid overflow.
- Fill Molds: Quickly pour the hot candy mixture into lollipop molds, filling each mold about halfway. Insert the lollipop sticks into the center of each filled mold while the candy is still liquid.
- Cool and Harden: Let the lollipops cool and harden at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes to one hour, until fully set and firm to the touch.
- Unmold and Serve: Carefully remove the hardened lollipops from the molds, and your fizzy Kool-Aid lollipops are ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar syrup reaches the correct hard crack stage for proper texture.
- Be cautious when stirring in the baking soda as the mixture will foam and bubble.
- Choose your favorite Kool-Aid flavor to customize colors and tastes.
- Allow lollipops to cool completely before unmolding to prevent breaking.
- Store lollipops in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crisp.
