Description
These festive Candy Cane Lollipops are a fun and colorful holiday treat made by melting strawberry and pineapple Jolly Ranchers into classic candy cane shapes. Perfect for gifting or adding a sweet touch to your holiday celebrations, these lollipops are easy to make with just two types of hard candies and a quick baking method.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 10 Strawberry Jolly Ranchers
- 8 Pineapple Jolly Ranchers
- 7 Lollipop sticks (one per candy cane)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and helps with easy cleanup.
- Prepare the candies: Unwrap all the Jolly Ranchers and carefully cut each candy in half to help them melt evenly and fit the candy cane shape.
- Arrange candy canes: On the parchment, arrange the candy halves in alternating colors, starting and ending with the strawberry (red) flavor to mimic traditional candy cane colors. Each candy cane should be formed using 7 candy halves placed close together so they will melt and fuse.
- Melt the candies: Place the baking sheet in the oven for about 4 to 5 minutes, keeping an eye on the candies as they melt and join together. Remove once melted but before they spread too thin.
- Add the stick: Immediately after removing from the oven, roll one end of a lollipop stick in the melted candy at the base of each candy cane shape to secure the stick in place.
- Set to harden: Allow the lollipops to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes until the candy hardens completely and the lollipops are set.
Notes
- Be sure to watch the candies closely while melting to avoid burning or over-spreading.
- If the candies start to harden before placing the sticks, you can briefly return them to the oven.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking; wax paper may not work as well at high heat.
- Customize colors by using other Jolly Rancher flavors for different holiday themes.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature to prevent sticking and moisture absorption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Candy cane lollipops, holiday candy, Jolly Rancher recipe, melted candy candies, festive treats, easy homemade lollipops
