Lollipops

Directions

1. 1
   In a 2 quarts (1900 ml) saucepan stir together sugar, corn syrup and water.
2. 2
   Bring to boil over medium heat stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Without stirring, cook until temperature on candy thermometer reaches 300 degrees (150 C.) or a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into threads which are hard and brittle.
4. 4
   Cool slightly.
5. 5
   Stir in flavoring and food color just enough to mix.
6. 6
   Place 20 lollipop sticks, 4 inches apart on greased baking sheets or foil.
7. 7
   Drop candy mixture from tip of tsp over one end of each stick to form a 3-inch disc.
8. 8
   If mixture hardens before all lollipops are made, stir over low heat just until mixture is melted.
9. 9
   When cool, wrap individually in plastic wrap.