homemade lollipops

 

What you need:

 

3/4 cup white sugar

1/2 stick butter

1/2 cup white corn syrup

1 3 oz box of jello (flavor of your choice)

20 lollipop sticks 

Candy thermometer

Parchment paper

First step: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place lollipop sticks (you can also use lollipop molds that can be purchased at Wal-Mart or Hobby Lobby)  

Next: In a small pan add sugar butter and corn syrup together. 

Tip: When measuring corn syrup spray cooking spray in measuring cup and it will slide right out!

Heat on medium until sugar has dissolved.

Slowly bring to a boil, and stir frequently.   

Add candy thermometer and cook until it reaches 300 

degrees. 

Pull off heat and add jello to pan. 

Mix until dissolved. 

Pour mixture over lollipop stick. 

CAUTION: Mixture is very hot

Place in refrigerator to cool until harden.

Wrap in plastic wrap for party favors or gift. Also to keep longer!!  

These lollipops are sure to be a big hit !

(this recipe courtesy of Paula Dean)