How to make LollyPops ??? ... any ideas please : )

[smiles4u]

Hi all,

I am looking to buy some lollipop plastic mould trays in the shape of Dora the Explora's body (as DD will be having a Dora the Explora themed 4th birthday party in May) ...

But i have no idea how to make lollipops (recipe, how to set, etc ...) ... so can anyone help me with how to make lollipops

I'm hoping to make the lollipops in either Orange or Pink (Dora colours).

TIA for any suggestions

[ubba82]

Hmmm, not too sure about lollypops but can you make dora choccys?

[ubba82]

I found this recipe, never tried it so cant be held responsible!!

Lollipops are an old-fashioned sugar candy favorite. You can vary the colors or flavors to suit your tastes. Make sure you have an accurate candy thermometer for this recipe!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
•1 cup sugar
•½ cup light corn syrup
•¼ cup water
•¾ tsp extract of your choice (vanilla, mint, cinnamon, coconut, etc)
•Food coloring (optional)
•Lollipop molds and sticks
Preparation:
1. Prepare your molds by spraying them with nonstick cooking spray and inserting lollipop sticks into the molds.

2. Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Insert the candy thermometer and stir until sugar dissolves.

3. Allow to boil, without stirring, until candy reaches 295 degrees (hard-crack stage).

4. Once the candy reaches 295, remove it from heat. Stir in the extract of your choice, and, if desired, food coloring.

5. Spoon the candy into the mold cavities, making sure to cover the back of the stick.

6. Allow to cool completely and remove once hardened.

[smiles4u]

... LOL you must have esp as i thinking to do chocolate ones but i already have something chocolate to go in the loot bags

THANKS heaps for the recipe Hopefully someone might come through with some added tips IYKWIM and let me know how in advanced i can make them

[Miss K]

Another thing is make toffee my nana used to make toffee and put a paddlepop stick in they were soo good!!! And she used to add flavours to them so they would all taste yummy!!! so like a toffee pop hehe

[smiles4u]

Another thing is make toffee my nana used to make toffee and put a paddlepop stick in they were soo good!!! And she used to add flavours to them so they would all taste yummy!!! so like a toffee pop hehe

... can the toffee be made orange or pink coloured ??

Well, i feel like a dill ... i'd spelt lollipop as lollypop, too funny

[Miss K]

It certainly can be I think orange is going to be the winner over pink but u can stick pink and orange sprinkles on too