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Homemade Sucker Recipe

Homemade suckers have been a favorite treat to make with the family for decades. They're especially great for holidays!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Rest10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Author: Lil' Luna

Equipment

  • Sucker sticks
  • Sucker molds
  • Candy thermometer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp food coloring
  • 3-5 drops flavoring cherry or cinnamon
  • sucker sticks
  • candy thermometer

Instructions

  • Put molds and sticks together. Place on cookie sheet and spray. Put cookie sheet in freezer until candy is ready.
  • Put all of the ingredients except flavoring and color in a pan. Cook to hard crack stage (300 degrees).
  • Add flavoring and coloring. Stir about two minutes.
  • Pour into molds. Let set for 10-15 minutes before removing the molds and taking the suckers off the pan.

EXTRA STEP FOR BUTTERSCOTCH/CARAMEL SUCKERS

  • *Add ½ c. melted butter at 275 degrees. Mix and bring to 300 degrees and continue with Steps 3 & 4

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Notes

TIP TO CLEAN POT AFTERWARD: Put water in pot and boil until candy comes off.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Sugar: 18g | Calcium: 1mg