Start by gathering your ingredients and equipment:
- 3 cups sugar, divided use
- Yellow food coloring
- 9 tablespoons water, divided use
- 2.5 teaspoons (1 envelope) unflavored gelatin
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, or any other flavoring you'd like
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or chocolate chips
- Piping bag with 1/2-inch round tip
- Candy thermometer
- Mixer with whisk attachment
