Homemade Starburst Candy ( Kool-Aid Taffy )- with yoyomax12

[@sararhees2309]

Hi, My name is Sara. When I was in middle school I watched your channel religiously. I aspired to be as talented at you. Sometimes I still come back to you channel to find old recipes I loved like this one. Fast forward a good 10 year and I've graduated from culinary school and dream of being a pastry chef one day. But I have to give thanks to my roots and the people who aspired me to follow this path. You've impacted my life more than you know!. Thank you

[@yoyomax12]

Wow, thank you for leaving this comment. I'm sorry it took me so long to respond, but I appreciate this very much.

[@BrendaPenton]

I made this with orange koolaid and it came out awesome. I gave a portion to one of my sons to try and he said "tastes like a Starburst!". The whole house loves them. Hubby took them to work and his office loved them too. Going to try with grape tomorrow.

[@AlejandroFerrariMc]

Oh, Claire...

[@morganic989]

Alejandro Ferrari I’m dead.

[@h.r.9563]

Same.

[@tasnimtabassum785]

Lmao😂

[@이소정-t2s]

Even I am Korean, I really love your foods! I tried to follow but I failed all the time...;~( but I am trying and trying!! thank u for videos and kindness♡

[@jerryrogers9806]

PS- this recipe can lead to wonky pieces. Specifically, I've had 80%-90% success, but some pieces tend to become crumbly after the fact. The strangest thing. Anyway, did a little research and the trick is to add vinegar to the recipe to offset the post sugar crystalization that occurs. No worries, it doesn't effect the taste because you use only a trace amount of vinegar (4 tbs). Hope this helps :)

[@uknown.p1297]

Thx

[@SoundSpeed99]

How much viniger

[@katieelle5865]

I wonder if you’ve cooked it hotter than 250?

[@thedestroyer3879]

@@katieelle5865 i woyld think it would help

[@growmiezhomiez8760]

@@SoundSpeed99 read the post it says right there at the bottom..

[@imahumdinger77]

great recipe! kids had fun trying new flavors. thank you

[@yoyomax12]

Glad you and the kids liked it!

[@TheLowlyTraveller]

I just finished my 3rd batch today. I made tropical punch, cherry and orange. I omitted the vanilla on the last two batches because it dulled the tanginess of the fruit flavor. I brought the temp to 250° on the 1st, 240° on the 2nd and 245° on the 3rd. 245° was the sweet spot for me. A good candy thermometer is key. I use an analog Taylor candy thermometer. They're about $13 at you local megamart.

[@mistyhager2633]

I just absolutely love your videos!! You always have fun, tasty candy, cakes, treats of all sorts. Not to mention you always show step by step instructions, clear down to showing how you color cake batter for example!! Love that!! Cant wait to see more fun, easy fun treats to make!! :))

[@goblinjimm]

Just made this with my 8 year old. It worked great!!! And was such an easy video to follow, so thank you, Yoyomax. Watermelon Kool Aid is sooo good. Blue Raspberry Lemonade: yuck. Temp got to 253 and made pretty firm taffy. We are studying states of matter and this was an great way to demonstrate phase change!

[@insayndevilchild]

Yum! A great alternative for those who don't or can't eat gelatin, since that is found in Starburst.

[@MoMosCafee]

They look delicious!!

[@jammiefassold6918]

I just got done making this and it turned out awesome thank's so much for the recipe my kids and there friends are going to LOVE IT.

[@alexiabrown9604]

Looks so yummy! Adding this to my Christmas Ideas playlist!

[@lil-hammi2439]

I made some and they turned out amazing! I also used a meat thermometer but mine turned out perfect! Thank you for the recipe I love watching your videos!

[@littledott1945]

Think I will make these with my grand kids. They would love it! Thanks for sharing.. Pam

[@annabetholson]

*-* be my grandma

[@MrLisaadd]

Made this and instead of cool aid use jelly powder works really well

[@xXDEFIENCE2066Xx]

Like from the jello packets ??

[@theycallmeloser]

My friend and I are gonna make a TON of these tomorrow! Thanks for the recipe! xoxo love your channel as always

[@SheldonPhotography]

I tried this recipe. It turned out great.

[@WerdnaNiraehs]

I made these yesterday and I had so many problems. My candy thermometer was messed up and I took it off the heat too soon and it made candy sauce so I put it back on the stove and brought it to the right temperature and the texture was ok (a little soft) once it set. It had a funky flavor though. I was initially going to make it cherry (I made a half recipe) but my Kool-aid was old and I had to throw it away so I was going to make lemon but some of the cherry had already gotten in the mixture so I ended up adding a pack of lemon AND cherry Kool-aid. Big mistake! So, I'm going to try again today and use only 1 packet of Kool-aid and cook it a little longer. Hopefully it'll turn out! Thanks for the recipe!

[@sharonolsen6579]

First... Great video.. This is something I have never seen before.. Looks like fun to make (and eat!! ) Next : In the notes you mention that people are having mixed results as far as texture of candy. Since the temperature of candy needs to be calibrated for elevation that could be the issue. It would be helpful to know "your" elevation so adjustments could be made ... OR if the recipe listed is for sea level. I really love the idea of this and want to give it a try.. Starburst is one of my favorite things in life !! I bet it would be a big hit with the grandchildren as well.... Thanks for the recipe and all the tips.. !! : )

[@yoyomax12]

Never considered that elevation could have something to do with it. Thanks!

[@carriec.6596]

I was watching you measure the corn syrup and the butter, and all I could think is that you need a measuring cup like I have. I got mine from Pampered Chef, but if you google "Plunger Measuring Cup" you can find similar ones on Amazon. It's great for sticky solids/thick liquids like butter, corn syrup, and peanut butter. Once you try it, you'll wonder how you ever did things like this without it!!

[@cocowilliams8177]

Claire would’ve loved this 😪

[@h.r.9563]

Hahahaha. I'm here after watching hers too. I wanted to make my own taffy😂

[@HaoHao-zu6su]

Who’s Clair

[@NorybDrol82]

I wonder if I could replace corn sryup & vanilla with honey. Should work, right? Both corn syrup & honey are naturally high in fructose sugars afterall.

[@ArmadillosRULE]

Whats the taste difference between pulled taffy and not pulled?

[@CommanderBalok]

Candy makers pull taffy to force air into it. These very small air bubbles are why the candy lightens and becomes more opaque as you pull. They increase the volume of the candy, but more importantly they make it more flexible, less likely to crystallize.

[@paytonwithpatriotnews5455]

CommanderBalok you didn't answer her question at idiot

[@tasnimtabassum5432]

Payton Nishitani she did

[@TheLowlyTraveller]

There's no difference in flavor, just texture. It'll be a lot chewier if you don't pull it and it may be a little grainy in texture.

[@dahut95]

@@paytonwithpatriotnews5455 idiot.

[@willowlainebullard]

Who else watches cooking videos but never makes them?

[@xXDEFIENCE2066Xx]

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[@renrobner]

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[@alirzavt1917]

Me too fam 😝

[@michellephipps5402]

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[@terrykirk6951]

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[@closetwarrior]

Did you just tell me to butter my hands? *subscribe*

[@malatr]

Yes, she did. Don't act like you've never buttered you hands before; we are the internet... we know you.

[@Luzer519]

always

[@kellyball4051]

Thanks for sharing this and doing a video! So far, we've made these in Lemonade, Black Cherry, and Watermelon. Have several more packs of Koolaid waiting...very delicious, I think they will be a hit with everyone who gets a gift basket this year!

[@misspitters2766]

I love your channel, I just ran across it and totally subscribed, thanks for sharing your colorful food!

[@haileymann2314]

omg! I tried this im doing It right now ive been waiting for over 2 hours and its still liquid I followed everything you did and its not working

[@samirizarry1931]

These came out wonderful. We used black cherry and orange Kool Aid and they were so delicious. It is definitely a mess to make these but so worth it!

[@hoffa714]

Looks good...and you made it very clear....gonna give it a try tonight

[@briannatursky9620]

I made these and they turned out great! They are delicious

[@jessicact]

you know what, your opening song is really catchy. I found myself humming it yesterday hahaahaha xD

[@CarloMauasam]

Perfect with some hashoil...

[@CTEWILLIEB]

That's why I'm here 🤣😂

[@xXDEFIENCE2066Xx]

Lmfao same

[@MissCeliesLeftBraid]

Same 😂

[@Diseaseisreversible]

Just use some really potent hash butter for the 2 tablespoons

[@Dradavic]

I'm making it with rso right now.

[@illinois_model_railroad]

Been there done that it brings back memories of the joint he is 100 percent right on creamer cool aid and water in a microwave

[@dairyfreebliss3354]

Wow! Such a fun recipe !!

[@suziethefoodie]

You are so creative! This looks like such a fun foodie project, I think I might try it. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@lekkra]

Could I use jello instead of Kool-aid? We dont have it in my country

[@jeweliarex]

I used generic powdered juice mix

[@ashlysaed6937]

Good job yoyomax you r the best baker EVER

[@serenastauffer2389]

We tried this, it Is amazing!!!! Thank you so much yoyomax12!!!!

[@tbhairdiary]

just a couple questions *what kind of butter? *does it matter of its REALLY equal when it is split? *for the smaller packets,is that a better way than using bigger kool aid packets?

[@tbhairdiary]

*if

[@Master_Psyper]

Just wanted to say I saw your video after one yesterday where I tried to make laffy taffy, it has turned out hard and more like a now and later which is still delicious but not the softer texture. Today I made yours and I must say, I’ve got perfect little Cherry pink lemonade starbursts. They are perfect. I even took the time while still malleable to mold them into one inch squares, I’m beyond pleased with the results. Thank you.

[@joshie1395]

I tried this today! I used cherry and blue raspberry. Turned out great! Burned myself a couple times though...

[@wallinglm71]

I'm newly subscribed to your channel. You do an excellent job explaining things, your recipes are great. :)

[@yoyomax12]

Welcome to my channel :) Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@TheLowlyTraveller]

Almost forgot. The flavor is amazing and the texture was silky smooth. Good recipe.

[@kerenaparthur8491]

This taffy tastes remarkably like Starburst candy. The pulling part is messy but something that is easy to do. It is explained in simple terms and looks like it's very fun to do. I will definately be trying it out soon!!!

[@steph2896]

That taffy looks so yummy! I think I might make it sometime soon.

[@loreenburton8059]

I love this recipe!😍😍💜... and I'm goin to try it when I get home!!

[@TheMysolovely]

Love this Recipe thanks for sharing

[@RealBarbSince09]

Wow I thought this wasn't going to look to well . But surprise me !! Looks good

[@beep830]

wow! easy but delicous....i'll try that with my mom we could bond more!

[@TheSquishyLoverxox]

did they differ in taste with the one that wasn't played with and was played with?

[@elaineavery2356]

I so love your food that u make they are delicious

[@afifakath2230]

is there any substitute of corn syrup???

[@joshh.195]

I heard people in the UK or Europe use golden syrup as a corn syrup substitute.

[@jeweliarex]

honey

[@NorybDrol82]

jeweliarex I second this. Both honey & corn syrup are high in fructose sugars & act the same way when cooking for the most part.

[@mikejs3588]

maple syrup

[@DDelilahM]

Looks fun! I might give it a try!

[@thediaryofbre2348]

I will definitely use this recipe I love your videos!!! Thank you and max for the videos!

[@jeff-xy7qp]

I've tried the lemon version and it's a great substitute for starbursts. thx

[@Stranded73]

Great recipe - you could wrap them in edible rice paper instead!

[@gothsauceproductions5243]

Awesome recipe. Any tips on how I can add a little sour bite to it. Something I can add in or sprinkle over before wrapping?

[@gilbertoverdin9838]

You can mix citric acid with sugar the more citric acid you add the more sour it is.

[@jamesporter6288]

I'm guessing the pulled is also "lighter" in the mouth or softer than non pulled?

[@CrazyLove144]

I've made these twice before and both times the candy has gotten EXTREMELY hard the next day. I made sure to stretch it until it got slightly hard, I brought it to the correct temperature, and wrapped it in wax paper, but it still hardened both times. Any suggestions on how to prevent this? Thank you :)

[@jirehflowers]

Mmmmmmmmmm that looks sooooooooooo gooooood!!!!!!!

[@isicommisso]

Wow Tammy, great work! Teens can be a real handful! Ha Ha :P Keep it damp!

[@alvinjones670]

INTERESTING I LOVE IT, I'M A TRY THIS RECIPE!!! NEW SUBSCRIBER!!!

[@brietta2356]

This tutorial is great!! No long speeches at the beginning you got right to the video!! Definitely going to be trying this out!!!

[@robind8149]

When you say we can use the golden kind of syrup as well, do you mean like Lyle’s golden syrup? I just purchased some and am looking for an opportunity to try it!🙏❤️

[@desyann7]

OMG I just love ur videos I'm a beginner and watching ur videos I have changed alot thank u so much for the time,.money and effort u put in these videos I would like to ask to see more microwave recipes I think I would be a great section not to many channels have it thanks :)

[@littlemissfay1234]

Can you pleaseeeeee do fruit chew candies that don't need to cook on the stove or bake?

[@hockenson9995]

No way!!!!! can't wait to make this...thanks so much!!!!!

[@Jennyunger79]

Do you have to pull it? It looks so good. Im thinking fruit punch.

[@TheBugsie1]

That's cool I'm going to try maybe this weekend

[@kylkinger]

Hi! I was wondering where you get your silicone mats and where i could get one. Where i live, the store that i usually bought them from, stopped carrying them. I use mine so much, and they are worn out. Thanks!

[@kimblekese]

Just made this with my boys! Great flavor! Super sticky!

[@RhainbowsVids]

I am seriously going to try this.

[@Macaronart]

Hello! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I am curious to try different flavoring. Such as fruit juices, would it work if I use fresh juice instead of water to boil with the ingredients? Or would the sugar in the fruit juice affect the end result because it may be added sugar. Thanks in advance!

[@cosettewu5412]

Thank you so much for this recipe! I made it and it turned out perfectly! On the second try. =)

[@bellafroggy]

i love taffy and very cute and even though it looks time consuming i think the pulling part bit is kinda fun XD x

[@KendallDownsVentura]

Love your video. I do have a question, you mention that you can choose to pull the candy or simply cut and wrap the candy without pulling. Would you tell us what the differnce would be in the final candy outcome? Is there any change in taste or texture in the pulled vs unpulled candy? Thank You for sharing great ideas and recipes with us! 🎉❤

[@yoyomax12]

Texture wise it would be pretty much the same. Pulling adds air to it which increases the volume of it a bit so you will most likely get more candy pieces out of a recipe.

[@nataliegardner3908]

I'm going on an annual fall weekend trip with a couple of friends next weekend. I asked my friends what flavor of taffy they wanted. I'm going to be making us some strawberry and peach-mango flavored taffy. I've never made it before and I really hope it turns out well. Love your channel girly! Keep up the good work, I'll tell you how it turns out :D

[@nataliegardner3908]

I just flavored it and now it's cooling! I'm super excited and I think it's going to work!

[@diannaskare7829]

hmmmmm when we made it with my grandma 48 years ago , after a full roiling boil that you cant stir down at med/high heat , she tested the syrup by dropping a small amount in a bit of cold water and as soon as it would become a soft ball and hold its shape for a full 5 seconds it was Soft Ball Stage (change water to fresh COLD water each time you test ) Then its ready to poor on surface and keep folding with spatula and separate, or not , to fold/ knead in flavor .Then start the Table Pull lol we Always ended up in the middle of her kitchen when the taffy had cooled and we were trying to keep it in motion till it had that Taffy Touch ,not sticky with quick touch ,then quickly roll into long tubes , cut , and wrap with wax paper YUMMY!!

[@traceysmakeup]

These look so good! I'm going to try them out!

[@savannahcraig7405]

do you have to use corn starch? or is there anything i can use in its place?

[@jay.upn3xt]

thank u

[@joebuarca1688]

Tammy, I am making my own birthday cake this year, could you do a girly pastel-y cake for spring time? Love you!

[@maddybarlow149]

Hi Tammy. I live in uk and can't find kool-aid. Is there a alternative. Could I use jelly (jello) powder.

[@AuntDuddie]

Hey! I'm not stealing this but I am sending it to MamaNieceA who can use it when she is doing home-school projects with her kids. I have sent her lots of your videos!

[@faithgarrison7652]

Can you use a substitute for the cornstarch??

[@nownownomes3752]

Does the pulling of the candy affect the flavour or texture?

[@Jaygo]

Can I use honey instead of light corn syrup?

[@user-fx6xn2no1n]

at 2:20 is it just me or do i see a silhouette of the side-view of a little boy on the right side of the taffy?

[@alxahh]

Can't wait to try these out!

[@deafeka1134]

You should have a hundred milion subscribers ur videos are awesome

[@thebunnyrabbit1702]

How do you keep your silpat clean? I am afraid to clean mine with soap. Thanks

[@dereksmyth8596]

Hello, I am trying to figure out the weight of the yeild of this recipe as close as I can to the gram with the waste that gets left on the spoon, pan etc included. Can you tell me what weight this recipe yeilds please? Thanks!

[@sandra-annhodge3518]

I've made this but I had problems with the taffy sticking to the waxpaper. Do you have any tips on that?

[@blakestevens7452]

How long do they last? I just made some, very pleased with the results. I got it first try, very good tutorial

[@345kate]

Is there a difference of taste between the pulled vs. not pulled?

[@nathanbenavidez8459]

don't have a food thermometer on high heat up to how long will it take to cook

[@NessaRasch]

Omg I made these today and they taste AMAZING!!! So yummy!

[@an1mas]

Would you able to use flavoring drams instead of drink flavor packets?