Name: Fizzy Kool-Aid Lollipops Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; ⅓ cup light corn syrup; ½ cup water; 1 packet unsweetened Kool-Aid powder (any flavor); ½ teaspoon food-grade citric acid; ½ cup popping candy (such as Pop Rocks); Lollipop sticks; Nonstick cooking spray

Description

These Fizzy Kool-Aid Lollipops are a fun and nostalgic homemade candy treat that combines the tangy flavor of Kool-Aid with the exciting pop of popping candy. Perfect for parties or a sweet snack, these colorful lollipops are easy to make using simple ingredients and a stovetop cooking method.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup light corn syrup
½ cup water
1 packet unsweetened Kool-Aid powder (any flavor)
½ teaspoon food-grade citric acid
½ cup popping candy (such as Pop Rocks)
Lollipop sticks
Nonstick cooking spray

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Instructions

Prepare molds: Lightly spray a silicone lollipop mold or a parchment-lined baking sheet with nonstick spray. Insert lollipop sticks into the mold or arrange on the parchment paper.
Make sugar syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely. Once dissolved, stop stirring and allow the mixture to come to a boil.
Cook to hard crack stage: Boil the syrup without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer. This ensures the lollipops will harden properly.
Add flavor and acid: Remove the pan from heat and carefully stir in the unsweetened Kool-Aid powder and food-grade citric acid until fully dissolved, infusing the syrup with tangy flavor.
Cool slightly and mix fizz: Allow the mixture to cool for about 1 minute so it is less hot but still pourable. Then, gently fold in the popping candy to retain its fizzy effect.
Shape the lollipops: Quickly spoon the mixture into the prepared molds or create small circles on the parchment paper, making sure to cover the lollipop sticks well.
Let harden: Allow the lollipops to cool and harden completely at room temperature before carefully removing them from the molds or parchment.

Notes

Work quickly once the popping candy is added to preserve the fizz.
Store lollipops individually wrapped in plastic at room temperature to keep moisture out and maintain their fizzy texture.