"Be Mine" Lollipops Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- Round or possibly heart-shaped metal cookie cutters, 2 1/2 to 3 1/2-inch
- 8 ounce Assorted red, pink, and/or possibly clearhard candies
- 35 x (2 to 3 ounce.) assorted small decorative candies, such as red cinnamon candies, small nonpareils, colored candy hearts, spice drops, and gumdrops (up to 60) Edible rose petals or possibly other flower petals, (optional) Lollipop sticks
Directions
- Prep time: 20 min Cook:6 to 8 min
- Place unwrapped hard candies in a heavy plastic bag, then place bag on top of folded towel and crush candies into small chunks wiht meat mallet or possibly small hammer.
- Make only three or possibly 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 proportionately among cutters, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp. per lollipop. Candy layer should be 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Add in small decorative candies or possibly edible rose or possibly other flower petals to crushed candies. (If using flower petals, make sure they are covered with a layer of the crushed candy.)
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 6 to 8 min or possibly until candies are completely melted. Col 30 seconds. Remove cookie cutters with tongs, allowing melted candy to spread slightly.
- Quickly attach a stick to base of each lollipop, twisting the stick to cover lollipop end with melted candy. If you like, press more small candies or possibly flower petals into warm lolipops. Cold. Peel foil from lollipops.
- Makes 8
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