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Patriotic Lollipop Firecracker!
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First, you will need some eager helpers!
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We use metal sucker molds and metal clips.
Secure a lollipop stick in each one.
Lightly mist them with cooking spray.
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Lollipop or Hard Candy recipe:
2 Cups sugar
2/3 Cup corn syrup
1 Cup water
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Boil to hard crack 300*
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Remove quickly and add:
2 drams of flavoring
food color
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Pour the hot liquid into the molds.
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Allow to cool, then remove molds and wrap in packaging!
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Wrap with cute washi tape or a twist tie!
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Cute like this...or
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Create a firework centerpiece!
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Hot glue a styrofoam ball onto a cardboard tube...
wrap with washi tape and set in a glass jar!
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Stick in lollipops for the perfect firecracker explosion!
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Perfect centerpiece for parties or patriotic celebration!
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