Lollipops

1. 1

   Line 2 cookie sheets with foil.

2. 2

   Lightly grease.

3. 3

   Arrange lollipop sticks (15) or oiled cookie cutters about 4 inches apart. Put first 3 ingredients in 2-quart microwave bowl.

4. 4

   Put in microwave, uncovered, on High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until margarine melts.

5. 5

   Stir in flavoring and color.

6. 6

   Microwave on High 5 to 5 1/2 minutes until candy thermometer registers 270u00b0 to 290u00b0 or a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water separates into threads that are hard.

7. 7

   For round lollipops, drop 1 tablespoon syrup over end of stick.

8. 8

   Let cool completely.

9. 9

   For shaped lollipops pour into cookie cutters.

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