{"id":2528,"date":"2023-01-26T23:09:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T23:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/?p=2528"},"modified":"2023-02-07T11:28:59","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T11:28:59","slug":"homemade-lollipops-using-kool-aid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/homemade-lollipops-using-kool-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Lollipops (Using Kool-Aid!)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Lately, I’ve gotten into making candy with my kids. I figure if they’re going to keep asking for sweets, I might as well put them to work and make it ourselves. And while I’m at it, why not introduce my kids to classic flavors from my childhood? For this recipe, we’re adding Kool-aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What’s been surprising going down the rabbit hole of candy-making was how easy it is to make lollipops. With lollipop molds and a good candy thermometer (neither very expensive), it took no time. What is more surprising is how amazing they taste. It was honestly better than anything I could have bought at the store. And if I’m being really honest, I’m pretty sure I’ve eaten more of these Kool-aid lollipops than my kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are a number of these on Amazon that are pretty cheap (around $10-15). This recipe will make about 24 lollipops, so I recommend getting something that comes with at least 2 molds that make 12 lollipops per mold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I bought this set from Amazon<\/a>. It’s made from silicone so you can skip spraying the molds with cooking spray. It comes with two molds and two packages of lollipop sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n If you buy the set above, you’re good for a couple batches. Otherwise order some lollipop sticks from Amazon (something like this<\/a>) or check out your local craft store. 4 inch sticks are long enough. 6 inch sticks are great for cakepops but look a little too long (in my opinion) for lollipops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a couple kinds of candy thermometers on the market. The first kind is the super cheap one that’s made of all glass. For the longest time, I used to use this, mostly because I’m cheap. You can get it on Amazon for under $10<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I’m really glad mine broke (otherwise I would have included a photo). It was hard to read and over time the clip didn’t hold the thermometer very well. The whole thing kept sliding, the tip would touch the bottom of the pan, and I kept getting false readings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This forced me to get the next step up (let’s be honest though, it’s still hardly breaking the bank). This one has a traditional analog thermometer but it’s in a metal casing. I love this thermometer. It’s taller, so it’s much easier to read. It also has a metal bottom, so you can clip it to the pot and let the bottom of the thermometer sit on the bottom of the pot without affecting the temperature reading. This one goes for around $10-15 dollars on Amazon. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/a>
Lollipop Sticks: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Candy Thermometer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n