Big Little Lies Lollipop

"It had never crossed her mind that sending your child to school would be like going back to school yourself." -Liane Moriarty, Big Little Lies

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!

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:

1. Cover counter with parchment paper.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.