Use store-bought candy to make easy Jolly Rancher Valentine’s Day lollipops.
Valentine’s Day lollipops
Valentine’s Day lollipops have predecessors.
Oh, the Jolly Rancher lollipop. I made my first batch of easy Jolly Rancher lolliesyears ago. Then that second batch of Jolly Rancher lollipops I made bigger and better. And I made these flower candy pops two years ago.
So it’s time to revisit the Jolly Ranchers. Here are some Jolly Rancher Valentine’s Day lollipops.
There really is nothing to making these Valentine’s Day lollipops.
You place some hard candy on a tray, melt them, and add some sprinkles and a lollipop stick. That’s it.
They are easy enough for kids to help make. But, just to be all formal, I’ll give you the more formal looking instructions below.
I even made a heart.
Looking for more variations? Here are all of my easy lollipop ideas:
how to make Jolly Rancher Valentine’s Day lollipops
you will need:*
12 red and pink Jolly Rancher candies (watermelon and cherry flavored, unwrapped)
6 lollipop sticks
Valentine’s-themed sprinkles (optional)
baking tray
aluminum foil
parchment paper
*Find the lollipop sticks (6-inch used here) and sprinkles in the craft store.
what to do:
Preheat the oven to 275º F.
Line a baking tray with foil and place a piece of parchment paper on top. Take two red Jolly Ranchers (either two Watermelon flavors, two Cherry or one of each, as shown here) and arrange them on the tray.
Don’t arrange more than a few lollipops per tray, as they will need room to expand and you’ll need room to add the sticks later.
You can also add more candies to make the lollipops bigger.
Place the tray in the oven, making sure none of the candy is jostled.
Bake in the oven just until the final lump of candy melts.
Mine took about 7 minutes, but watch them closely as they melt.
Immediately (and carefully) take a lollipop stick, place it on the melted candy and rotate it until it’s covered with candy.
If desired, sprinkle some heart sprinkles or other Valentine’s-themed sprinkles on top. Let the pops cool completely on the trays before removing them.
I had some success making heart shaped lollipops, though the candy has a mind of its own when melting and spreading, so this can be an exercise in frustration.
But I arranged four candies in a “V” shape. These took an extra two minutes or so to melt. Try these at your own risk. I had a few that looked very much not like hearts.
Jolly Rancher Valentine's Day lollipops
Jolly Rancher lollipops for Valentine's Day
Ingredients
- 12 red and pink Jolly Rancher candies (watermelon and cherry flavored, unwrapped)
- 6 lollipop sticks
- Valentine's-themed sprinkles (optional)
- baking tray
- aluminum foil
- parchment paper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 275º F.
Line a baking tray with foil and place a piece of parchment paper on top.
Take two red Jolly Ranchers (either two Watermelon flavors, two Cherry or one of each, as shown here) and arrange them on the tray.
Don't arrange more than about 6 lollipops per tray, as they will need room to expand and you'll need room to add the sticks later.
Place the tray in the oven, making sure none of the candy is jostled.
Bake in the oven just until the final lump of candy melts.
Mine took about 7 minutes, but watch them closely as they melt.
Immediately (and carefully) take a lollipop stick, place it on the melted candy and rotate it until it's covered with candy.
If desired, sprinkle some heart sprinkles or other Valentine's-themed sprinkles on top. Let the pops cool completely on the trays before removing them.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 35Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 0g
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Kathia says
These are super cute, perfect to make with the kids and not messy at all.