Fossil Suckers Candy Pops Food

FOSSIL SUCKERS ( CANDY POPS)

Steps:

• Also required, 1 candy thermometer.
• Push each lollipop stick into 1 or 2 gummy candies and arange on a cookie sheet allowing at least two inches between each.
• Stir corn syrup, sugar, and water in a pot over medium heat until all of the sugar dissolves then stop stirring.
• Boil mixture until the candy thermometer reads between 300-310° and IMMEDIATELY remove from heat!
• Stir in extract and food coloring.
• Quickly spoon 1-2 tbs of the mixture over the gummy candy6 and the top of the stick. Let the suckers cook for 2 hours or until completely hard.

FOSSIL COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Pulse walnuts in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl, and whisk in flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to low. Gradually beat in walnut mixture.
• Divide dough into eighteen 1 1/2-inch balls, and press into irregular stone shapes using the palm of your hand; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Dust food-safe plastic insects with flour to coat; press into dough to make fossil impressions. Freeze until dough is very firm, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Bake until golden brown and firm in center, 25 to 28 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack, and let cool.