How to Make Valentine Lollipops

Are you looking for a sweet and unique treat to pass out on Valentine's day? Here is a recipe for for homemade lollipops for all the little darlings in your life.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Lollipop molds
• Lollipop sticks
• Measuring cup
• Pan
• Candy Thermometer
• 2 tsp. Candy flavoring
• 1/4 tsp Candy coloring
• 1 + 1/2 Cup Corn syrup
• 1 Cup water
• 1 + 3/4 Cup sugar
• Conversation hearts candy
• cooking spray

1. 
    

   Gather all your ingredients together. You may choose whatever flavor and color you like best. Red is, of course, great for valentine lollipops. Prepare your molds ---- lightly spray with cooking spray and insert lollipop sticks. Add one candy conversation heart to each mold --- print side down.

2. 
    

   Mix together sugar, corn syrup, and water in the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

3. Once the sugar has dissolved, insert your candy thermometer and bring to a boil without stirring. When the syrup reaches 260 degrees, add the color.

4. Once the temperature reaches 300 degrees, remove from heat and add the flavoring. Stir.

5. 
    

   Pour into lollipop molds and allow to cool. Once the lollipops are cool, pop them out of the molds and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• The sugar syrup gets EXTREMELY hot. Handle with care.