Easy Awesome Lollipops
Create sweet memories with these "Easy Awesome Lollipops," a fun and customizable homemade treat that’s perfect for parties, gifts, or just indulging your sweet tooth! Using just a handful of pantry staples like granulated sugar and light corn syrup, you’ll craft glossy, hard candy pops adorned with vibrant food coloring and your favorite flavored extract—whether it’s classic vanilla, zesty lemon, or fruity cherry. With a quick 10-minute prep and simple steps for achieving the perfect hard crack stage, this recipe is beginner-friendly yet delivers professional-quality results. These lollipops set beautifully in just minutes and can be personalized in color and flavor to match any celebration theme. A delightful DIY candy project that’s irresistibly fun to make and share!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Light corn syrup
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 drop Food coloring
- 0.5 teaspoon Flavored extract (e.g., vanilla, lemon, or cherry)
- 1 as needed Non-stick cooking spray
- 8 pieces Lollipop sticks
Instructions
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Lightly spray the surface with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the lollipops don’t stick.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
Place the saucepan over medium heat without stirring further. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, ensuring the tip is submerged but not touching the bottom.
Heat the mixture until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). This should take around 10–15 minutes. Be vigilant to avoid burning.
Once the mixture reaches 300°F, remove the saucepan from the heat. Quickly stir in your desired food coloring and flavored extract using a heatproof spatula. Be careful—the mixture will be very hot!
Working quickly, use a spoon to pour the hot candy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small circles about 2 inches in diameter. Place a lollipop stick onto each candy circle and twist it gently to ensure it is coated and securely attached.
Allow the lollipops to cool and harden completely, which will take about 10–15 minutes.
Once cooled, carefully peel the lollipops off the parchment paper or silicone mat and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1513 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 59 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 393.1 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 369.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
