Step 1

Spray a 9 x 9-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.

Step 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.

Step 3

In a saucepan over medium-high heat combine the sugar and ¾ cup of water and bring it to a boil.

Step 4

Remove the pan from heat; then and add the flavoring Tart & Sour (if desired) and food coloring.

Step 5

Add the gelatin mixture to the hot syrup and stir it with a wire whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved.

Step 6

Add in your MagicalButter Oil or MBO and make sure it fully incorporates.

Step 7

Stir in more food coloring if necessary to attain the desired hue.

Step 8

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.

Step 9

Refrigerate overnight or for several hours until well chilled.

Step 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.

Step 11

In a bowl containing sugar toss the gumdrops to coat them thoroughly.

Step 12

Transfer the gumdrops to a colander and shake off excess sugar.

Step 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.