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Snow Cone Syrup
Dessert American

Snow Cone Syrup

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir sugar and water together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in drink mix.
  2. 2 Allow to cool, then store in a clean container for pouring. Pour over shaved ice to flavor.

By BONNIE544

Any Flavor Taffy
Dessert American

Any Flavor Taffy

4.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Butter 2 large, rimmed baking sheets.
  2. 2 Stir sugar and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan. Stir in water, corn syrup, butter, and salt until blended; bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. 3 Cook until mixture reads 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) on a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat and immediately stir in drink mix powder.
  4. 4 Quickly pour hot mixture out onto the prepared baking sheets; let stand until cool enough to handle.
  5. 5 Grab a few helpers and butter everyone's hands. Stretch and pull taffy until it lightens in color and becomes firm. Roll into bite-sized pieces and wrap in small squares of waxed paper.

By The Scone

County Fair Style Kool-Aid Drop Doughnuts
Dessert American

County Fair Style Kool-Aid Drop Doughnuts

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Mix 3 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, the baking powder, salt, and 1/2 packet of the soft drink mix together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk the milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract together in a separate large bowl until blended; slowly stir in the flour mixture until entirely incorporated in a batter the consistency of a thick pancake batter.
  3. 3 Drop the batter by large spoonfuls, about 2 teaspoons in size, into the preheated oil; fry until deep golden brown on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to drain on a platter lined with paper towels.
  4. 4 Mix together 1 cup sugar with the remaining 1/2 packet of soft drink mix in a flat-bottomed dish. Roll the drained donuts in the sugar mixture while still hot. Set aside on a fresh set of paper towels to cool slightly; serve warm.

By BHYLER

Flavored Milk Syrup
Drink

Flavored Milk Syrup

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over medium high heat, combine sugar and water. Cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Stir in drink mix powder.
  2. 2 To serve: Stir 1 tablespoon syrup into 8 ounces milk, or to taste.

By Leo M Lalande

Drink Mix Jelly

Drink Mix Jelly

4.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, mix together the strawberries, water, drink mix and pectin powder. Bring to a full rolling boil, then stir in sugar. Boil three minutes more.
  2. 2 Transfer to sterile jars, leaving 1/2 inch space at the top. Wipe rims of jars with a clean dry cloth. Store in the refrigerator.

By Connie K

Kool-Aid® Popcorn
Appetizer

Kool-Aid® Popcorn

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet. Place popped popcorn in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine drink mix and baking soda in a large bowl; pour sugar mixture into drink mixture, stirring carefully. Sugar mixture will bubble. Pour mixture over popcorn; toss to evenly coat. Transfer coated popcorn to baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until coating has hardened, about 30 minutes. Cool and break popcorn into pieces.

By Bernie Theus

Colorful Homemade Playdough
Snack American

Colorful Homemade Playdough

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and set aside.
  2. 2 Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar, and soft drink mix together in a large bowl; stir vegetable oil into flour mixture. Add hot water and continue stirring until dough comes together.
  3. 3 When dough is cool enough to handle, turn it onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Store unused portions in refrigerator.

By Stacy Child