Peppermint Christmas Lollipops

Peppermint Invisible Lollipops Recipe

Peppermint Lollipops Recipe

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Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10-15 mins

Yield: 12 lollipops

Christmas sprinkle cheer clear invisible pops. These peppermint Christmas lollipops are hard clear candy windows of fun textured with Christmas related sprinkles.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • β…” cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tsp peppermint extract
  • assorted sprinkles

Directions:

  1. Line two baking sheets with Silpat nonstick baking mats or parchment paper. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside.
  2. Bring sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Once dissolved, stop stirring, but occasionally wash down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water to prevent crystals from forming; boil until mixture turns golden and registers 300-310℉ (hard-crack stage) on a candy thermometer, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Immediately set pan into ice-water bath to stop the cooking (syrup will steam vigorously); let sit about 20 seconds. Swirl pan 2 minutes more to cool.
  4. Working quickly, pour syrup onto baking sheets, forming circles (3 to 31/2 inches in diameter) and spacing pours about 4 inches apart .
  5. Press in lollipop sticks.
  6. Add sprinkles, candies, seeds, etc. Let stand until completely hardened and cooled.

Notes:

On step 3, I cooled my pan in the ice bath for 20 seconds then poured the syrup into a [warm] Pyrex measuring jug. I don’t recommend doing this as the syrup cools quickly and becomes thick. It also becomes very hard to re-heat it back to a pouring consistency.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from Martha Stewart

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45 Comments on “Peppermint Christmas Lollipops”

  1. Liz β€” December 17, 2012 @10:38 pm Reply

    What a great idea. They look like little snow-globes! Will have to attempt them with my 3 kiddies one day! Thanks for sharing :)

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” December 18, 2012 @10:30 pm Reply

      I didn't see the snow globes until you mentioned them but they kinda do. Your kids will love making these. It was so much fun. Thanks Liz.

  2. Sylvie @ Romaingtaste β€” December 17, 2012 @10:49 pm Reply

    Lisa, I don't have children, but I totally feel the same about the shooting in Newton, CT. I'm glad you got to make some memories to last a lifetime with your girls and just because they're not round doesn't mean they're not perfect!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” December 18, 2012 @10:37 pm Reply

      Thanks Sylvie.

  3. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust β€” December 18, 2012 @2:15 am Reply

    Thanks for spreading the word Lisa! And I love these pops, I have memories of making some with my mom!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” December 18, 2012 @10:38 pm Reply

      You're welcome, Dorothy. I hope my girls will remember making them too when they're older and have fond memories.

  4. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust β€” December 18, 2012 @2:15 am Reply

    Thanks for spreading the word Lisa! And I love these pops, I have memories of making some with my mom!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” December 18, 2012 @10:38 pm Reply

      You're welcome, Dorothy. I hope my girls will remember making them too when they're older and have fond memories.

  5. Tash @ The Velvet Moon Baker β€” December 18, 2012 @7:06 am Reply

    Ok so these are awesome!!! I totally want to make some myself now. Will have to try them out

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” December 18, 2012 @10:47 pm Reply

      Just have your daughter throw a handful of sprinkles from afar straight after you blob some syrup down, she'll love that! :D Hehe. Thanks Tash.

  6. Ala β€” December 18, 2012 @8:51 am Reply

    This was a really thought-provoking, resonant post. I'm glad you get to spend time with your family and make the most of every single moment--you're truly an inspiration!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” December 18, 2012 @10:50 pm Reply

      Thanks so much, Ala.

  7. Ala β€” December 18, 2012 @8:51 am Reply

    This was a really thought-provoking, resonant post. I'm glad you get to spend time with your family and make the most of every single moment--you're truly an inspiration!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” December 18, 2012 @10:50 pm Reply

      Thanks so much, Ala.

  8. Winnie β€” December 18, 2012 @10:17 am Reply

    Such great lollipops for the kids!
    I love this, especially when here these are not common. I'm sure my nieces and nephews would loooooooooooove these

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” December 18, 2012 @10:55 pm Reply

      Lollipops aren't common there? Yikes! I remember growing up loving lollipops and yes, your neices and nephews would totally love these.

  9. Winnie β€” December 18, 2012 @10:17 am Reply

    Such great lollipops for the kids!
    I love this, especially when here these are not common. I'm sure my nieces and nephews would loooooooooooove these

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” December 18, 2012 @10:55 pm Reply

      Lollipops aren't common there? Yikes! I remember growing up loving lollipops and yes, your neices and nephews would totally love these.

  10. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) β€” December 18, 2012 @4:40 pm Reply

    These are STUNNINGLY beautiful! And I love that you made them with your children <3

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” December 18, 2012 @10:56 pm Reply

      Thanks Kayle.

  11. Sue β€” December 18, 2012 @5:15 pm Reply

    Beautiful post. Sounds like you're making sweet memories for your children:)

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” December 18, 2012 @10:59 pm Reply

      I hope so, Sue. Even if they don't remember making these lollipops, they'll remember them for this Christmas sprinkle goodies and their special taste. :) Thanks Sue.

  12. Sue β€” December 18, 2012 @5:15 pm Reply

    Beautiful post. Sounds like you're making sweet memories for your children:)

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” December 18, 2012 @10:59 pm Reply

      I hope so, Sue. Even if they don't remember making these lollipops, they'll remember them for this Christmas sprinkle goodies and their special taste. :) Thanks Sue.

  13. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen β€” December 18, 2012 @8:15 pm Reply

    I feel this is the kind of candy that screams made with love. I love uneven homemade candy! YouΒ΄re an inspiration Lisa and this post is heartwarming!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” December 18, 2012 @11:10 pm Reply

      You're right, there is something special about homemade treats. Even more magical when made with love by children too. :D Thanks Paula.

  14. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen β€” December 18, 2012 @8:15 pm Reply

    I feel this is the kind of candy that screams made with love. I love uneven homemade candy! YouΒ΄re an inspiration Lisa and this post is heartwarming!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} β€” December 18, 2012 @11:10 pm Reply

      You're right, there is something special about homemade treats. Even more magical when made with love by children too. :D Thanks Paula.

  15. ATasteOfMadness β€” December 19, 2012 @1:55 am Reply

    Wow, these look fantastic! I was wondering what to make for Christmas. What a great idea

  16. Laura β€” December 19, 2012 @5:58 am Reply

    I am hoping to participate except currently my thesis theme has crashed... hopefully will be fixed in time to post on Friday. But anyway....

    I LOVE these lollipops! My kids are a bit younger (6 and 7).... I wonder if they could do the sprinkling? I bet so, I am determined to try! I ADORE this project! And I would never have thought of the sprinkles!

  17. Laura β€” December 19, 2012 @5:58 am Reply

    I am hoping to participate except currently my thesis theme has crashed... hopefully will be fixed in time to post on Friday. But anyway....

    I LOVE these lollipops! My kids are a bit younger (6 and 7).... I wonder if they could do the sprinkling? I bet so, I am determined to try! I ADORE this project! And I would never have thought of the sprinkles!

  18. The Partiologist β€” December 20, 2012 @12:12 pm Reply

    I think your lollipops are perfect! Working with syrup is one of the hardest things to do - that's why I don't do it often! Or I pour in on a sheet pan and break into pieces - then it looks like I wanted it that way! :)
    Your girls will cherish the time you had making them!

  19. The Partiologist β€” December 20, 2012 @12:12 pm Reply

    I think your lollipops are perfect! Working with syrup is one of the hardest things to do - that's why I don't do it often! Or I pour in on a sheet pan and break into pieces - then it looks like I wanted it that way! :)
    Your girls will cherish the time you had making them!

  20. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel β€” December 20, 2012 @4:37 pm Reply

    Lisa, these pops are gorgeous! And so easy to make--seriously, only like, four ingredients? You're a baking mastermind, my friend <3 and I LOVE your new holiday digs! So stinkin' cute!

  21. Jess @ On Sugar Mountain β€” December 20, 2012 @4:51 pm Reply

    Kudos to you for braving the sugar-cooking realm! It still terrifies me and anything past marshmallows is a no go. But these are so cute and festive, and I love how you did them with your kids. It's important to keep them close in times when we remember those at Sandy Hook.

    Best to you and yours :)

  22. Jess @ On Sugar Mountain β€” December 20, 2012 @4:51 pm Reply

    Kudos to you for braving the sugar-cooking realm! It still terrifies me and anything past marshmallows is a no go. But these are so cute and festive, and I love how you did them with your kids. It's important to keep them close in times when we remember those at Sandy Hook.

    Best to you and yours :)

  23. Smitten Foodie β€” December 21, 2012 @3:24 am Reply

    Lisa, these are sure cute, love that they clear and the little sprinkles. I'm sure your girls will always be fond of their memories in the kitchen with you.
    Take care
    Connie

  24. Smitten Foodie β€” December 21, 2012 @3:24 am Reply

    Lisa, these are sure cute, love that they clear and the little sprinkles. I'm sure your girls will always be fond of their memories in the kitchen with you.
    Take care
    Connie

  25. Vanessa @ Cakes and Teacups β€” December 21, 2012 @2:04 pm Reply

    I love this idea it's brilliant Lisa! I'd love to try this for my kiddies sometime. When you get a chance pop over mines you're invited to our Christmas tree link-up party. Hope to see you there! : )

  26. Jackie @ Vegan Yack Attack! β€” December 21, 2012 @6:50 pm Reply

    I love the cute little sprinkles in these lollipops! I need to try this out with my nephew (who's 8), what kid doesn't like lollipops!?

  27. Jackie @ Vegan Yack Attack! β€” December 21, 2012 @6:50 pm Reply

    I love the cute little sprinkles in these lollipops! I need to try this out with my nephew (who's 8), what kid doesn't like lollipops!?

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