Valentine Lollipops

2 cups of sugar
1 cup water
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon extract
3 to 5 drops liquid red food color
You'll also need: candy thermometer, heart-shaped lollipop molds, 4 to 6 inch lollipop sticks (depending on size of molds)

Lightly grease molds with cooking spray; wipe with a paper towel to remove any pools of oil so molds are evenly coated. Set lollipop sticks into position.

Combine sugar, water and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir with a rubber spatula to blend. Bring mixture to a boil.

Attach candy thermometer to saucepan; boil syrup, without stirring, just until it reaches 300 degrees F or hard-crack stage. Remove from heat; working quickly, transfer mixture to a 1-qt. glass measure. Add extract and food color; gently stir with a spoon to blend. Carefully pour into prepared molds, making sure the sticks are covered with mixture. Cool completely in molds before removing lollipops.

Makes about 6 large lollipops, 8 medium lollipops, or 12 small lollipops.