The Suckers From Dew Drop

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

Colorful peppermint suckers with a crisp, brittle texture and refreshing mint flavor, perfect for festive treats or homemade sweets for kids and candy lovers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 3 c. sugar
  • 1 c. corn syrup
  • 1/2 tsp. red or green food coloring
  • 1 1/2 tsp. peppermint

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, add sugar, corn syrup, and half a cup of water.
  2. Cook over medium heat without stirring until the candy thermometer registers 300°F or until a small amount of mixture forms hard brittle threads when dropped into cold water.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Have lollipop sticks ready on a flat surface; place on top of wax paper.
  5. Pour the hot mixture onto each stick and let cool until hardened.
  6. Remove the lollipops once they are fully hardened.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

119 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.8g 4% DV
Total Fat 0.3g
Carbs 30.4g 11% DV
Fiber 3.8g 13% DV
Sugar 19.7g 39% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 71.5mg 3% DV
Potassium 269.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 53.5mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 19.7mg 22% DV
Calcium 77.3mg 6% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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