Description
Homemade Kool-Aid Licorice Ropes are a delightful, chewy treat that brings back childhood memories while offering a burst of vibrant flavors. These fun candies are incredibly easy to make and can be customized with your favorite Kool-Aid flavors, making them a perfect activity for kids and adults alike. Whether you’re preparing for a birthday party, packing lunchboxes, or simply looking for a creative kitchen project, these colorful licorice ropes are sure to impress. Plus, they skip the artificial ingredients found in store-bought options, allowing you to enjoy a wholesome snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup flour
- 1 pinch Himalayan pink salt
- ½ cup butter (or coconut oil)
- ¼ cup honey (or agave syrup)
- 1 cup cane sugar
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 packet Kool-Aid powder (flavor of choice)
- 1 tsp licorice extract
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and honey over medium heat. Stir in cane sugar and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Add flour and salt, cooking while stirring for about 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in licorice extract and Kool-Aid powder until well combined.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then roll into ropes on the parchment paper.
- Let cool at room temperature for 30–60 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rope (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg