Recipe: Domino Dazzlers (homemade lollipops or ornaments) (Domino Sugar, 1993)

DOMINO DAZZLERS

2 cups white ganulated sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
Flavoring* and food coloring (as desired)
Colorful ribbons, lollipop sticks or ice cream sticks

Using a wooden spoon, stir first 3 ingredients in saucepan over low heat until dissolved. Increase to high heat. Bring to boil without stirring and cook for 15-20 minutes until 300 degrees F or hard-crack stage. (To test: put a drop of mixture in gass of water - if brittle ball forms, its ready)

Remove from heat. As with any hot liquid, take special care in handling. Stir in one flavoring* and food coloring. Using your imagination, slowly pour free-form shapes or 2-inch circles from glass measuring cup with small spout onto foil-lined baking sheet. Using back of spoon (mixture is still hot), press ribbons or sticks into each lollipop immediately. Decorate with candies. Cool at room temperature.

*Flavoring ideas (choose one):
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
2 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/4 tsp. oil of cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract

From: Recipelink.com
Source: Domino Sugar magazine ad clipping, 1993