Homemade Lollipops

Sep 11, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Made this? Be the first to rate it

Dessert Candy confections Advanced

← All Recipes Shop Vanilla

Jump to recipe

Old-fashioned homemade lollipops, just like the ones from the candy shop. Makes about 12 lollipops.

Prep 10 min

Cook 25 min

Cool 45 min

Total 1 hr 20 min

Yield 12 lollipops

Diet Vegan, Dairy free, Gluten free

Ingredients

Adjust yield

lollipops

1.0 cup (200.0 g)granulated sugar
⅓ cup (109.0 g)light corn syrup
½ cup (120.0 ml)water
½ tsp (2.5 ml)candy flavoring oil, or 1 teaspoon extract

Make it at home

As an Amazon Associate, VanillaGoods earns from qualifying purchases. We only suggest tools that fit this recipe.

Instructions

Lightly oil lollipop molds and add sticks.
In a heavy saucepan, stir the sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Wash down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush.
Clip on a candy thermometer and boil without stirring to 300°F (hard-crack stage), 15 to 25 minutes.
Remove from the heat, let the bubbles subside, and carefully stir in the flavoring (it steams).
Pour into the molds and let harden completely, about 30 minutes.

Tips

Test your candy thermometer in boiling water first; it should read 212°F at sea level. If it's off, adjust the target temperature by the same amount. Above 1,000 feet, lower every target by about 2°F per 1,000 feet.
Hot sugar causes serious burns; keep children and pets away from the stove while it cooks.
Storage: Wrap individually and store airtight at room temperature for up to 1 month; humidity makes hard candy sticky.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make homemade lollipops?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, plus 45 minutes to cool. It makes about 12 lollipops.

How should I store homemade lollipops?

Wrap individually and store airtight at room temperature for up to 1 month; humidity makes hard candy sticky.

Old-fashioned homemade lollipops, just like the ones from the candy shop. Makes about 12 lollipops.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

92 Calories / serving

0.2g Fat

23.8g Carbs

0.0g Protein

19.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~1104 cal · 2g fat · 286g carbs · 0g protein · 233g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 92 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 17 min·1.0 mi·~2000 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 12 min·0.6 mi·~1200 steps
Moderate cycling 9 min·1.8 mi
Swimming laps 13 min
Jogging 9 min·0.8 mi·~1450 steps
Stair climbing 8 min·~700 steps
Dancing 15 min
Bodyweight circuit training 9 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 21 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.