Best Any Flavor Kool Aid Taffy Recipes
ANY FLAVOR TAFFY
This recipe is soft and can be made in a wide variety of flavors. I think the secret to the softness is the corn starch. I hope it works out for you.
Provided by THE SCONE
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes
Yield 100
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter 2 large baking sheets, and set them aside.
- In a medium saucepan, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Add corn syrup, water, butter and salt, and stir to blend. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook until the mixture reads 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, and immediately stir in the drink mix powder. Quickly pour out onto the prepared baking sheets, and let stand until cool enough to handle.
- Grab a few helpers, and butter everyone's hands. Stretch (pull) the taffy until it lightens in color, and becomes firm. Roll into bite size pieces, and wrap in small squares of waxed paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 16 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
HOMEMADE KOOL AID TAFFY RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by kayjayjohnson
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
THE PERFECT LOW-SUGAR KOOL-AID SALT WATER TAFFY
I've worked at it and worked at it and 5 batches later, I think I've got it. It's the perfect salt water taffy flavored with kool-aid. It takes alot of work to get it to the right consistency so don't give up! And if it seems to hard when it cools down, as long as it's still pliable, it will work. If it cracks into pieces, you cooked it too long. Even 5 degrees can ruin the batch so keep an eye on it. Try again, or tell people you were going for painted glass candy all along. Also, most taffy recipes will tell you that you don't need to keep stirring after the mixture starts boiling. I ruined 3 batches before I found out it's safer just to keep stirring. Even a little bit of burnt taffy in the mix ruins the batch, and if you don't stir, it will burn to the bottom of the pan. **SIDE NOTE** I sited strawberry kool-aid in my recipe, but you can use any kind as long as it's unsweetened.
Provided by InBlackAndLace
Categories Candy
Time 2h
Yield 6-7 dozen, 72 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter the sides of a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or spray down with Pam.
- Add to the pan the first four ingredients.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Cook to 245 degrees (firm ball stage) while constantly stirring.
- Remove from heat and continue to stir until mixture stops boiling.
- Add margarine and koolaid mixture.
- Return to heat and continue to stir until mixture reaches 245 degrees again.
- Remove from heat but continue to stir until mixture stops boiling.
- Pour mixture into a greased 15 x 10 pan.
- Let cool.
- When completely cooled, cut into 1 inch strips.
- Butter fingers.
- Grab a strip and start pulling. Keep pulling. Strip will SLOWLY turn whiter. Use your own judgement as to what consistency you want your taffy.
- Wrap in waxed paper or foils.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Fat 0.1, Sodium 52.8, Carbohydrate 6.3, Sugar 2.5
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What is taffy?
Taffy is a type of candy that is made by boiling sugar, corn syrup, water, and flavorings until it forms a thick, sticky syrup. This syrup is then cooled and pulled, which gives it its characteristic chewy texture. Taffy can be flavored in a variety of ways, from traditional fruit flavors like strawberry and peach to more unusual options like coffee or bacon.How to make Kool-Aid taffy
Making Kool-Aid taffy is a fun and easy project that can be done with kids or on your own. The process involves boiling sugar, corn syrup, and water together until it forms a syrup, then adding flavoring and color with Kool-Aid packets. Here are the basic steps to follow:Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Kool-Aid packets in your favorite flavors (around 6)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, stop stirring and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 260 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter and vanilla extract. Stir until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Divide the syrup into 6 smaller bowls. In each bowl, add one packet of Kool-Aid powder and stir until well combined.
- Pour each colored mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and let cool until it can be handled.
- Butter your hands and begin pulling the taffy. Fold the taffy in half and continue to pull until it looks shiny and smooth, then shape it into a log or cut it into smaller pieces.
- Dust the taffy with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
Types of Kool-Aid taffy
Once you've mastered the basic recipe, the sky is the limit when it comes to creating different flavors of Kool-Aid taffy. Here are a few ideas to get you started:Fruit flavors
Kool-Aid is known for its fruity flavors, so it makes sense to start with those. Mix and match flavors to create unique combinations, or stick with classics like cherry, grape, and orange.Seasonal flavors
Match your taffy to the season by using Kool-Aid packets that are specific to certain holidays, like blue raspberry lemonade for the Fourth of July or watermelon for summer.Unusual flavors
For a more adventurous twist, try using more unusual Kool-Aid flavors like lemonade or ice blue raspberry lemonade. You could even experiment with savory flavors like bacon or pickle.Tips and tricks
Making taffy can be a delicate process, but with a few tips, you'll be a pro in no time:- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning.
- Butter everything - the pan, the spoon, and your hands. This will prevent sticking.
- Don't over-stir the mixture once it begins to boil - this can cause crystallization and ruin the texture of the taffy.
- Be patient when pulling the taffy. This can take several minutes, but it's important to get the texture just right.
- Dust the taffy with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.