Red Lollipops

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 5 ingredients; stir until sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   Cook until hard-crack stage (300° on candy thermometer).
3. 3
   Remove from heat; stir in butter and dash of salt.
4. 4
   Cool until slightly thick. Place 15 wooden skewers 5 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Quickly drop sugar mixture from tablespoon over skewers to form lollipops 3 inches in diameter.
5. 5
   Make faces with candy circles. Makes 15 lollipops.