Homemade suckers - a fun Halloween treat and one all kids will love!
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 10 minutesminutes
Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Servings: 24
Ingredients
2cupsgranulated sugar
⅔cuplight corn syrup
½cupwater
2teaspoonsorange extractor your favorite flavor
246-inch lollipop sticks
Small cookie scoop or Tablespoon
Assorted sprinkles
Instructions
Line a cookie sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Lay out the sticks next to the pan and have sprinkles opened.
Combine the sugar, karo syrup and water in a medium sized sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Boil candy mixture for 5 to 7 minutes, or until a candy thermometer reaches 310ºF.
Turn off the heat and then stir in the extract.
Using a small cookie scoop, or Tablespoon, scoop the mixture and then pour onto the pan. Place the stick in the middle of the circle immediately and then decorate with sprinkles. I like to work one at a time. They do harden fast, so move quickly.
Let lollipops cool completely, about 15 minutes, and then carefully remove from the pan. Store in a cool place.
Notes
Make sure to clean pan immediately with hot water, so you don’t end up with a sticky mess. You can also use food coloring and sucker molds, lots of possibilities!