How To Make Peppermint Lollipops
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Red food coloring
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
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Continue to cook the mixture until it reaches a temperature of 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in peppermint extract and a few drops of red food coloring.
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Carefully pour the hot mixture onto a silicone mat or greased baking sheet, creating small circles. Immediately insert a lollipop stick into each circle.
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Allow the lollipops to cool and harden completely before removing them from the mat or baking sheet.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
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