CUTOUT CANDY 
2 pouches Certo fruit pectin
2 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. sugar
1 1/3 c. light corn syrup
1 env. Kool-Aid unsweetened soft drink mix (any flavor)
Granulated sugar

Combine fruit pectin, water and baking soda in 4 quart saucepan (mixture will foam slightly). Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until foam has thinned. Remove from heat; stir in sugar, corn syrup and soft drink mix. Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils rapidly. Continue to boil and stir for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir mixture until bubbles have thinned. Pour immediately into 13 x 9 inch pan which has been buttered or sprayed with no-stick cooking spray. Let stand at room temperature until mixture is cool and firm, about 3 hours. Invert pan onto waxed paper which has been sprinkled with granulated sugar. Sprinkle sugar over top of candy. Cut into shapes with small cookie cutters. Let stand overnight, uncovered, at room temperature before packing or storing. Makes about 2 pounds.

 

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