Lollipops

Directions

1. 1
   Line 2 cookie sheets with foil.
2. 2
   Lightly grease.
3. 3
   Arrange lollipop sticks (15) or oiled cookie cutters about 4 inches apart. Put first 3 ingredients in 2-quart microwave bowl.
4. 4
   Put in microwave, uncovered, on High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until margarine melts.
5. 5
   Stir in flavoring and color.
6. 6
   Microwave on High 5 to 5 1/2 minutes until candy thermometer registers 270° to 290° or a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water separates into threads that are hard.
7. 7
   For round lollipops, drop 1 tablespoon syrup over end of stick.
8. 8
   Let cool completely.
9. 9
   For shaped lollipops pour into cookie cutters.