PEPPERMINT LOLLIPOPS

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These lollipops can be made with any shape cookie cutter. Gingerbread men, snowmen, Christmas trees and reindeer-there are endless color and design options, so let your creative juices flow! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 10 lollipops.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint oil
10 lollipop sticks
Crushed peppermint candies, optional

Steps:

  • Butter 10 assorted metal cookie cutters and place on a parchment-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). , 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., Immediately pour remaining sugar mixture into prepared cookie cutters. Drizzle with colored mixtures as desired; cut through with a toothpick to swirl. Remove cutters just before lollipops are set; firmly press a lollipop stick into each. Sprinkle peppermint candies over tops if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Muhammad Musab
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I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but these lollipops are surprisingly delicious.


Magic clan
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These lollipops are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Baker Boy
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand.


Houston Clutton
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These lollipops are the perfect holiday treat. They're minty, sweet, and festive.


Olivia-Jae Tahimic
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The lollipops were easy to make and they tasted great.


Yehia Ahmed
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These lollipops are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Prem Kumar
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I've tried this recipe a few times and I can't seem to get the lollipops to harden. Any tips?


Shantavis Miracle
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These lollipops are perfect for a party or a gift. They're sure to be a hit with everyone.


Mirza King
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I made these lollipops with my kids and we had a blast. They're so easy to make and the kids loved decorating them.


Eddie Grady
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These lollipops are so cute and festive. I love the way they look on my Christmas tree.


Moni Khatun
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I've made these lollipops several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a great way to use up leftover peppermint extract.


AbduAllah Majeed
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These lollipops were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the minty flavor.