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Tootsie Roll Pops Recipe

American · Dessert · 30 min total

A nostalgic homemade version of the classic lollipop with a chewy chocolate center, perfect for a fun treat.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 12 lollipop sticks
• Optional: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for coating

Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease. Place lollipop sticks on the sheet, spaced apart.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk. Stir until butter melts and mixture is smooth.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, for about 5-7 minutes until mixture thickens and reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
4. Remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt until fully incorporated.
5. Working quickly, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared sticks, forming a round lollipop shape. If mixture hardens, reheat gently.
6. Let cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes until set.
7. If coating, melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip each lollipop into chocolate, let excess drip off, and place back on parchment. Let set until firm.

Tips

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
• For a fun variation, add crushed candy canes or sprinkles on top before the coating sets.

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