Cherry Suckers

Directions

1. 1
   Butter two cookie sheets.
2. 2
   Arrange half of the lollipop sticks on each and set aside.
3. 3
   In a small saucepan over low heat, stir butter, sugar, and corn syrup together until sugar has dissolved.
4. 4
   Slowly bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
5. 5
   Insert a candy thermometer into syrup and continue cooking until temperature reaches 275 degrees.
6. 6
   Stir in gelatin until smooth.
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   (This sugar syrup is very hot and can cause a painful burn!)
9. 9
   Using a metal tablespoon and working quickly, drop heaping spoonfuls of lollipop syrup on end of each lollipop stick.
10. 10
    Flatten into a circle shape with metal spatula sprayed with cooking spray.
11. 11
    Cool completely.
12. 12
    Wrap each sucker in plastic wrap and store in an air tight container.