Preparation

1. Lightly grease lollipop molds with non-stick spray.
2. Set up lollipop sticks in the molds, ensuring they’re centered.

Cooking the Lollipops

1. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan.
2. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
3. Attach a candy thermometer and heat the mixture to 300°F (hard-crack stage). Avoid stirring once it begins to boil.

Mixing the Kool-Aid Dip

1. In a small bowl, mix Kool-Aid powder, sugar, and citric acid.
2. Store in a resealable container until ready to use.

Assembling

1. Pour the lollipop mixture into the molds and insert sticks.
2. Allow lollipops to cool completely before removing from molds.
3. Package each lollipop with a small portion of the Kool-Aid dipping powder.