Make Lots of Lollipops for that Bake Sale with 50 6-Inch Paper Lollipop Sticks
Written: Jul 14 '09
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Pros: Very cheap and easy to use, work great with hot syrup recipes.
Cons: Not as durable as the new-fangled plastic kind.
The Bottom Line: An essential for lollipop making.
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| dagny21's Full Review: 6" X 1/8" WHITE PAPER CANDY SUCKER LOLLIPOP STICKS... |
About a year ago, I learned to make homemade lollipops courtesy of Paula Deen. I have since been making them for bake sales, parties, and any other occasion I can think of. While everyone else provides cookies and brownies, these pretty little treats really catch people's eyes, cost very little to make, and go fast.
What Are They?
These lollipop sticks are made of paper and very much like the ones you see in store-bought lollipops like Blow-pops or Tootsie Pops, except they are longer. These are 6 inches long (I think most lollipops come with 4 inches), and 1/8th inch in diameter.
Paper or Plastic?
Right now, home candy makers seem to love the plastic lollipop sticks. I think it's because they are more durable, and a little prettier, and they don't fall apart from being in a kid's mouth. The problem is, that if you're pouring hot lollipops, the plastic doesn't work. It warps, curling up and right out of your hot syrup. There are many different ways to make lollipops, but if you're using a hot syrup for the job, you'd better not use plastic.
In addition to not warping, paper lollipop sticks are also a heck of a lot cheaper than plastic. For just a couple of dollars, you can get 50 to 100 of these paper sticks. I've found the plastic ones to be 2 to 3 times more expensive.
How Do I Use These?
For the recipe I use, I roll out a large sheet of parchment paper, and spray it with non-stick cooking spray. Then, I lay out 16 sticks, with plenty of space between each. I then prepare my syrup using a recipe from Paula Deen, and as soon as it is ready, I drop using a metal spoon onto one end of each of the lollipops. This syrup is very hot, but it cools quickly so you have to work quickly. The syrup will quickly form nice-looking but slightly irregular flat circular lollipops. Let sit and cool completely, then gently pull lollipop from the paper and tie a plastic candy bag over the top.
Final Thoughts
If you've been thinking about trying your hand at lollipop making, there are lots of great recipes to use these lollipop sticks with. And, at $1.50 or so for 50, you can definitely afford to experiment.
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