Grinch Lollipops

Grinch Lollipops are bright green, lime flavored homemade suckers topped with a red heart sprinkle. They’re festive, fun, and perfect for holiday parties or gifts.


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Grinch Lollipops are a fun and festive homemade treat that instantly brings holiday cheer to any celebration. Made with simple pantry ingredients like granulated sugar, water, and light corn syrup, these bright green suckers come together quickly and look absolutely adorable. A splash of neon green gel food dye gives them that iconic Grinch color, while lime oil flavoring adds a delicious citrus twist that tastes just as vibrant as they look. Each lollipop is finished with a single large red heart sprinkle, perfect for capturing that classic “three sizes too small… then grew” holiday moment.

These green lollipops make wonderful gifts for teachers, friends, neighbors, or anyone who loves the Grinch. Wrap them in clear bags with ribbon for an easy, thoughtful homemade treat. Whether you call them lime suckers, green lollipops, or Grinch pops, they’re a charming addition to Christmas parties, stocking stuffers, or holiday movie nights. Cute, nostalgic, and delicious, these festive candies are guaranteed to make hearts grow at least three sizes. 💚❤️


Do you need some more Grinch themed recipes? Check out my Grinch Cupcakes or Grinch Strawberries!


Homemade candy is always fun to make, especially with the kids! Try this Homemade Rock Candy or Rocky Road Grinch Candy!


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Grinch Lollipops in a pink lollipop mold.


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  • When making this recipe, be sure to have all your tools, molds, sticks, and sprinkles ready before you start, since the candy mixture sets quickly once it comes off the heat. Work fast and pour directly from the pot or a warmed measuring cup, tools like baking syringes don’t work well with thick candy. Expect a little mess, especially your first time, and don’t worry about a slight brown tint in the sugar, which won’t affect the flavor. If the mixture starts browning too much, lower the heat immediately to prevent burning, and let the lollipops cool completely before removing them from the molds.
  • These Grinch Lollipops are easy to customize with different flavor options. Lime oil gives them a classic citrus taste, but green apple or peppermint oil work just as well for a fun twist. You can even use other candy flavorings to match different holidays or preferences, just be sure to use oil based flavorings made specifically for candy. If you don’t have neon green gel food dye, any green food coloring will work, though gel colors give the most vibrant results. You can also swap the red heart sprinkles for other festive decorations to fit different themes or occasions.
  • These lollipops are just as fun to package as they are to make. Once fully cooled, wrap each lollipop in clear treat bags or cellophane and tie with red or green ribbon for an adorable holiday gift. They also look great tucked into stockings, gift baskets, or bundled together with a printable tag for teachers, neighbors, or party favors. For storage, keep the lollipops in an airtight container at room temperature, layering them with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Stored properly in a cool, dry place, they’ll stay fresh and festive for several weeks.


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Yield 8 Lollipops
Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads
Prep time
5 Min
Cook time
15 Min
Inactive time
30 Min
Total time
50 Min

Grinch Lollipops

These green lollipops are made with simple ingredients and flavored with lime for a sweet, citrusy treat. Wrapped up cute, they make great homemade gifts for Christmas.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ⅓ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 dram lime oil flavoring
  • neon green gel food dye
  • large red heart sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Place the lollipop mold on a hard, flat, movable surface, such as a baking sheet. Insert the lollipop sticks into the mold and set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully stir in the lime flavoring and green food coloring (about ⅛ teaspoon, adding more if a deeper color is desired).
  4. Working quickly, pour the hot candy mixture into the prepared lollipop molds.
  5. Place a red heart in the center of each lollipop.
  6. Allow the lollipops to cool and harden at room temperature for about 30 minutes before removing from the molds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

391

Fat

9 g

Sat. Fat

3 g

Carbs

36 g

Fiber

0 g

Net carbs

36 g

Sugar

36 g

Protein

40 g

Sodium

232 mg

Cholesterol

281 mg

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