Valentine Lollipops

Posted 1/25/2010 @ 3:42:48 pm by todaysbaker.com

Try making this recipe for Valentine Lollipops as a special Valentine treat to share with special people in your life.

Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1 tsp cinnamon extract
3 to 5 drops liquid red food color

You'll also need: candy thermometer, heart-shaped lollipop molds, 4- to 6-inch lollipop sticks (depending on size of molds).

1. Lightly grease molds with cooking spray; wipe with a paper towel to remove any pools of oil so molds are evenly coated. Set lollipop sticks into position.
2. Combine sugar, water and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir with a rubber spatula to blend. Bring mixture to a boil.
3. Attach candy thermometer to saucepan; boil syrup, without stirring, just until it reaches 300ºF or hard-crack stage. Remove from heat; working quickly, transfer mixture to a 1-quart glass measure. Add extract and food color; gently stir with a spoon to blend. Carefully pour into prepared molds, making sure the sticks are covered with mixture. Cool completely in molds before removing lollipops.

Makes about 6 large (3½"), 8 medium (2½") or 12 small (1¼") lollipops.

Nutrients Per Serving: Calories 373, Protein 0g, Carbohydrates 97g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Total Fat 0g (Saturated Fat 0g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 24mg.

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