Any Flavor Taffy

1 . Stage

Butter 2 large, rimmed baking sheets.

2 . Stage

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 . Stage

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 . Stage

Quickly pour hot mixture out onto the prepared baking sheets; let stand until cool enough to handle.

5 . Stage

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.