Cherry Lollipops

Directions

1. 1
   Butter 2 large baking sheets.
2. 2
   Arrange 10 lollipop sticks on each baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
3. 3
   Stir sugar, corn syrup, and butter in small saucepan over low heat until sugar has dissoved.
4. 4
   Slowly bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
5. 5
   Continue cooking until candy thermometer registers 275 degrees F.
6. 6
   Stir in gelatin until smooth.
7. 7
   Using a metal tablespoon and working quickly, spoon syrup over 1 end of each lollipop stick.
8. 8
   Cool completely.
9. 9
   Wrap each lollipop in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container.