Cherry Lollipops

Cherry Lollipops Pam cooking spray 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup butter 1 box (3 oz) cherry gelatin (jell-o) Spray 2 large cookie sheets with cooking spray. Arrange 10 lollipop sticks on each baking sheet, spacing evenly apart. Stir sugar, acorn syrup and butter in small pan over low heat until sugar has dissolved. Slowly bring to boil, stirring frequently.Continue cooking for 7 minutes or until candy thermometer registers 275 degrees. Add gelatin and stir until smooth. Using metal tablespoon and working quickly, spoon syrup over one end of each lollipop stick. Cool completely. Remove lollipops from cookie sheets and wrap each lollipop in plastic wrap. Stare in airtight container. Makes 20 lollipops These hard candy lollipops are the perfect project for pint size chefs. Make them in any color or flavor you want, even in fun shapes, using metal cookie cutters or candy molds, available at most kitchens stores. To make cute gifts, holiday treats, or party favors, tie colorful ribbons around the sticks and curl the ends by pulling the ribbons between your thumb and the blade of a pair of scissors.