Big Little lies follows the lives of Kindergarten mothers and their struggles with their relationships and self discovery. The cover art was an exploding lollipop, which I think sums up the story, and inspired me to try my own hand at candy making. These turned out lovely and delicious!
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| Thanks A. for helping make delicious lollipops! |
Materials:
-Sugar
-Corn Syrup
-Flavoring (designed for candy making)
-Sprinkles
-Lollipop Sticks
-Parchment Paper
-Candy Thermometer
-Sauce Pan
Directions:
- Cover counter with parchment paper.
- Combine 1 cup sugar with 1/3 cup corn syrup and 1/8 cup water in the sauce pan. Attach candy thermometer to the inside of the saucepan.
- Boil the mixture until it reaches 310 degrees F. (Hard crack point). Transfer the pan to a bowl of ice water immediately and swirl for 10-15 seconds. Add 1 teaspoon of flavoring at this time.
- Spoon circles of the mixture onto the parchment paper. Immediately add lollipop sticks and sprinkles! Let cool completely before removing from the parchment paper. Store in air tight bag.
- Enjoy!
Also, if you want try the recipe for Not a School Night cocktails.
Mix in a big pitcher (or bowl) 2 bottles of pink moscato, 1 can frozen pink raspberry lemonade, 1 bottle of lemon-lime soda, 1 container of raspberries.
Not exactly the recipe from the book, but it will do in a pinch.
