Categories: Candy- Treats
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inch round or heart-shaped metal cookie cutters
- 8 oz. assorted red, pink and/or clear hard candies
- 35 to 60 (2 to 3 oz.) assorted small decorative candies such as red cinnamon candies, small nonpareils, colored candy hearts, spice drops, and gumdrops
- Edible rose petals or other flower petals (optional)
- Lollipop sticks
Directions
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Place unwrapped hard candies in a heavy plastic bag, then place bag on top of folded towel and crush candies into small chunks with meat mallet or small hammer.
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Make only three or four lollipops at one time. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place desired cookie cutters on foil, at least 2 inches apart. Divide crushed candies evenly among cutters, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp. per lollipop. Candy layer should be 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Add small decorative candies or edible rose or other flower petals to crushed candies. If using
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flower petals, make sure they are covered with a layer of the crushed candy).
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Bake ub a 350 degree oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until candies are completely melted. Cool 30 seconds. Remove cookie cutters with tongs, allowing melted candy to spread slightly.
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Quickly attach ka stick to base of each lollipop end with melted candy. If desired, press more small candies or flower petals into hot lollipops. Cool Peel foil from lollipops.
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makes 8