Description
Candy Cane Heart Lollipops are a festive and delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. These charming lollipops are easy to make, combining sweet and minty flavors with an eye-catching red and white swirl design. Whether you’re gifting them or using them as a decorative centerpiece, these lollipops are sure to spread joy and cheer among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup crushed candy cane pieces
- 1 tsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools: saucepan, measuring cups, spatula, lollipop molds, and candy thermometer.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir gently until dissolved.
- Heat the mixture until it reaches 300°F (150°C), using a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in peppermint extract and red food coloring until well blended.
- Pour the hot mixture into heart-shaped molds and insert lollipop sticks immediately.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature before removing from molds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg