Directions

1. Spray a 9 x 9-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
2. Combine gelatin with ½ cup of cold water in a small bowl and set it aside for a few minutes to soften the gelatin.
3. In a saucepan over medium-high heat combine the sugar and ¾ cup of water and bring it to a boil.
4. Remove the pan from heat; then and add the flavoring Tart & Sour (if desired) and food coloring.
5. Add the gelatin mixture to the hot syrup and stir it with a wire whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
6. Add in your MagicalButter Oil or MBO and make sure it fully incorporates.
7. Stir in more food coloring if necessary to attain the desired hue.
8. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
9. Refrigerate overnight or for several hours until well chilled.
10. Coat a large cutting board with sugar and turn out the chilled block of gelatin onto it. Use small cookie cutters to cut out shapes; or form gumdrops using a knife to slice the block into large strips and then into small squares.
11. In a bowl containing sugar toss the gumdrops to coat them thoroughly.
12. Transfer the gumdrops to a colander and shake off excess sugar.
13. Place your Magical Gumdrops on a sheet of waxed paper and let them air-dry for a day or two to crystallize before storing them in an airtight container.