Lollipops

Line 2 cookie sheets with foil.

Lightly grease.

Arrange lollipop sticks (15) or oiled cookie cutters about 4 inches apart. Put first 3 ingredients in 2-quart microwave bowl.

Put in microwave, uncovered, on High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until margarine melts.

Stir in flavoring and color.

Microwave on High 5 to 5 1/2 minutes until candy thermometer registers 270° to 290° or a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water separates into threads that are hard.

For round lollipops, drop 1 tablespoon syrup over end of stick.

Let cool completely.

For shaped lollipops pour into cookie cutters.