Homemade Lollipops

Do your kids suffer from the boredom syndrome in the summer? My kids do on occasion. This week I was prepared with a few tricks up my sleeve to elevate their boredom blues.

We made lollipops. I know what your thinking, why on earth would you be using your oven in the summer. It is in the triple digits outside as I type this but after you read on you will see I only had to use it for a total of 10 to 16 minutes.

I found the recipe from the blog titled The Crafty Crow. The craft was titled Homemade Lollipops and can be found directly by going to The Decorated Cookie blog. If you are in a hurry here is the simple version with a few photos to share....

Here is the list of ingredients you will need to have on hand:

lollipop sticks ( found mine at Michael's-I cut them in half)

Bag of Jolly Rancher Candies

Baking tray

Aluminum foil

parchment paper

Step 1: Have your kids unwrap all the individual Jolly Rancher candies. This is a big temptation teaser for kids.

Step 2: Line a baking tray with one sheet of aluminum foil and on top of that place a sheet of parchment paper.

Step 3: Assemble your candies in stacks of three as shown. They had fun coming up with their own patterns and designs. Please be sure to leave room (2") on either side of the candy patterns for room for melting.

Step 4: While the kids are busy making their lollipop patterns preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Once the oven has reached this temperature slide your trays in for just 6minutes.

Step 5: Once the pops have been pulled out of the oven act quickly to press the sticks into the candy creations. Be sure to try to coat the stick completely. Cool.

Enjoy some summer fun to beat the boredom blues.