Remember those big drug store lollipops?? Now you can make 20 of them yourself for less then $8.
What you need:
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 stick butter
1/2 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.
Chefs 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 with your kids and Husbands ;)~
(this recipe courtesy of Paula Dean)
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