Description
These homemade Kool-Aid Gummy Treats are a fun and easy way to make your own fruity gummy candies at home. Using just a few simple ingredients, you can create a colorful and tasty snack that both kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Candy:
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 box (0.13 oz) Kool-Aid unsweetened drink mix (any flavor)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Optional: 1 tablespoon corn syrup (for a smoother texture)
Coating:
- Nonstick spray or oil (for molds)
Instructions
- Prepare Molds: Lightly spray silicone candy molds or a small baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, bloom gelatin in cold water. Add Kool-Aid mix, sugar, and corn syrup. Heat on medium-low, stirring until smooth.
- Pour and Chill: Pour mixture into molds or dish. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until set.
- Serve: Pop out gummies from molds or cut into pieces. Store in the fridge.
Notes
- You can mix and match Kool-Aid flavors for fun color combos.
- For a more sour gummy, add 1 teaspoon citric acid to the mixture.
- Great for kids’ treats or party favors!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Chilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 gummies
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
