Cut-Out Candy

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   Butter or spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.

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   Mix pectin, water and baking soda in large saucepan until blended.

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   (Mixture will foam slightly.)

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   Cook on high heat or until foam has thinned, stirring constantly.

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   Remove from heat; stir in 2 cups sugar, corn syrup and drink mix.

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   Return to heat.

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   Bring to full rolling boil on high heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3 min.

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   Remove from heat.

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   Stir until bubbles have thinned.

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    Pour immediately into prepared pan.

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    Let stand at room temperature 3 hours or until firm.

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    Sprinkle 2 Tbsp.

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    of the remaining sugar onto large sheet of waxed paper.

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    Carefully loosen edges of candy with point of sharp knife.

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    Invert pan onto prepared waxed paper; remove pan.

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    Sprinkle candy with remaining sugar.

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    Cut into 1-inch squares or decorative shapes with small cookie cutters.

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    Roll candy pieces in sugar to evenly coat; shake gently to remove excess sugar.

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    Let stand, uncovered, overnight at room temperature before packing or storing.

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