Lollipops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2/3 c. light corn syrup
2/3 c. water
flavoring oil or extracts
food coloring

Preparation

In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, syrup and water, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
Insert a candy thermometer and do not stir once the candy reaches 200\u00b0.
Cook the candy to 290\u00b0 on a clear day and 300\u00b0 on a humid day.
Remove from heat, add coloring and flavoring; do not stir.
Pour into molds sprayed with vegetable oil.
Insert sticks.
Let cool.
Makes about 20 lollipops.