How To: Make lollipops at home

Crafting these sugary treats is a snap. Learn how to make your own lollipops at home.

You Will Need

* Nonstick cooking spray
* 2/3 c. water
* 2 c. sugar
* 1/4 c. cream of tartar
* About 40 lollipop sticks
* 2 large baking sheets
* A medium saucepan
* A wooden spoon
* A candy thermometer
* An ice bath
* Clear or colored wrappers
* Ribbon or string
* Lollipop molds to hold 30 to 40 small pops (optional)
* A glass of ice water (optional)
* A few drops of food coloring (optional)
* 1/2 tsp. flavor extract (optional)

Did you know? Salvador Dali designed the logo for Chupa Chups, a Spanish candymaker that sells about 4 billion lollipops worldwide each year.