Any Flavor Kool Aid Taffy

A yummy, soft salt-water taffy. Make any flavor using kool-aid!!

Butter two large cookie sheets , then set them aside.

In a 2 qt.

Saucepan , combine sugar and cornstarch.

Add corn syrup , water , butter , and salt.

Mix well before heating.

Bring mixture to boil on medium-high heat , stirring occasionally , until it reaches 250 degrees fahrenheit on candy thermometer.

Remove from heat , and immediately stir in the kool-aid powder.

Quickly pour onto prepared cookie sheets.

Let stand a few minutes , until cool enough to handle with your hands.

Grab a few helpers to pull the taffy with buttered hands until the taffy lightens its color and becomes firmer.

Roll taffy into bite-sized pieces.

Wrap individually in squares of wax paper.

sugar, cornstarch, corn syrup, water, butter, salt, unsweetened kool-aid powdered drink mix