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Make These Homemade Valentine’s Lollipops For A Sweet Treat

Francesca Bean

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Feb 03, 2023

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and by now, you’ve probably picked out the perfect gift and the cutest card (or care package) for your one and only or come up with the perfect solo V-Day agenda. Now it’s time to take things to the next level…with homemade lollipops! Yes, lollipops. Don’t freak out. These sugary treats are actually super simple to make. Plus, then you can give some to your Valentine and your Galentines and throw around puns like, “I’m a sucker for you.” Come on, you know you want to ;)

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Ingredients:

1/4 cup water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
4 teaspoons gelatin dessert (cherry or strawberry)
Nonstick cooking spray
Edible gold stars, optional

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Instructions:

Spray your lollipop molds with nonstick cooking spray. Insert the lollipop sticks into the molds.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, and corn syrup. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of your saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, without stirring, until the thermometer registers 295 degrees F.
Stir in the gelatin dessert. Working quickly, spoon the sugar mixture into the lollipop molds. Add gold stars (or other sprinkles) immediately, before the candy hardens.
Let the lollipops cool completely. Carefully remove the lollipops from each mold.
Wrap each lollipop in a clear treat bag. Tie with a red ribbon. Give one to your sweetie!

spray molds and melt the sugar and corn syrup together

Spray your lollipop molds with nonstick cooking spray. Insert the lollipop sticks into the molds. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, and corn syrup. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of your saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, without stirring, until the thermometer registers 295 degrees F.