Description
Simple and bright homemade candy ropes that bring joy and nostalgia, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup water
- 1 (0.13 oz) packet Kool-Aid (any flavor)
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: food coloring
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Stir gently until the mixture becomes glossy and smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and stir in the Kool-Aid.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, vegetable oil, and salt.
- Gradually pour the syrup mixture into the flour mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough until smooth and add food coloring if desired.
- Roll the dough into long ropes and cut to desired lengths.
- Allow the candy ropes to cool and set before serving.
Notes
Store cooled ropes in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze them separated by parchment. Adjust textures and flavors by modifying oil, kneading time, or adding spices
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candy, dessert, kids, sweets, homemade, nostalgic