Peppermint Lollipops

Name: Peppermint Lollipops
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons peppermint oil; 10 lollipop sticks; 227 milliliters light corn syrup; 1 teaspoons cream of tartar; 10 servings Red and/or green paste food coloring; 10 servings Crushed peppermint candies, optional; 300 grams sugar; 177 milliliters water

Peppermint Lollipops takes around 35 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe covers 0% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This side dish has 188 calories, 0g of protein, and 1g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 10. This recipe from Taste of Home requires peppermint candies, water, sugar, and cream of tartar. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas.

Instructions

Butter 10 assorted metal cookie cutters and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and cream of tartar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage).

Ingredients you will need

Cream Of Tartar

Corn Syrup

Butter

Candy

Sugar

Water

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Candy Thermometer

Baking Paper

Cookie Cutter

Baking Sheet

Sauce Pan

Remove from the heat. Stir in oil, keeping face away from mixture as odor is very strong. For each color of candy swirls, pour 1/4 cup sugar mixture into a ramekin or custard cup; tint red or green.

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Custard