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Kool-Aid Popping Candy Licorice

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Kool-Aid Popping Candy Licorice is a fun, fizzy, and fruity candy makeover that turns ordinary licorice into a sweet-and-sour, sparkly sensation! Coated in Kool-Aid syrup, rolled in sugar and popping candy, and optionally dusted with edible glitter, it’s a wild treat perfect for parties, kids’ snacks, or edible crafts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pack red or white licorice strings (like Twizzlers Pull ‘n’ Peel)
  • 1 packet Kool-Aid (any flavor – cherry, blue raspberry, or tropical punch)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1 pack popping candy (like Pop Rocks, matching or contrasting Kool-Aid flavor)
  • 1/4 cup edible glitter (optional, for extra sparkle)

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, granulated sugar, corn syrup, and Kool-Aid packet. Stir until sugar dissolves completely and mixture forms a syrup. Let cool slightly.
  2. Dip each licorice string into the Kool-Aid syrup, coating evenly. Let the excess drip off.
  3. Roll the syrup-coated licorice in popping candy and edible glitter (if using). Press gently to help it stick.
  4. Lay licorice on a parchment-lined tray and let sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes to set.
  5. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 days to preserve the popping effect.

Notes

  • Work quickly when applying popping candy—moisture can cause it to lose its fizz.
  • Use different Kool-Aid and Pop Rocks flavors to mix up the color and taste combos.
  • Best enjoyed the day it’s made for the strongest pop and flavor!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 string
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://www.cookingflash.com/kool-aid-popping-candy-licorice/

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