"We represent the Lollipop Guild
The Lollipop Guild, the Lollipop Guild
And in the name of the Lollipop Guild
We wish to welcome you to Munchkin Land
Tra la la la la la la la la la la la"
Plain and simple, I adore this movie. So thank the lord today is National Lollipop Day in America because that just gives me a reason to sing all of the music to the Wizard of Oz!
The idea of candy on a stick has been around since the Dark Ages so it is no wonder that no one really knows who invented them or when they first graced the sticky fingers of children. Some believe that the candy has been floating around since the early 1800s while others claim it was during the Civil War. The most common theory is that the owner of a small American candy shop named George Smith first named the candy after his favorite race horse "Lolly Pop" in 1908.
One more interesting tidbit is how the term lollipop was actually originally coined. Wikipedia claims
"The word "lolly pop" dates to 1784, but initially referred to soft, rather than hard candy. The term may have derived from the term "lolly" (tongue) and "pop" (slap)."
So have a tongue slapping good time while making this lollipop inspired cupcake for your next spring or summer time party!
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| (Pardon the camera phone photo, that was the only option I had!) |
These sweet cupcakes were made for Krystal's birthday at the office and delighted the adults and children alike. Simple vanilla cake with mint flavored (and colored!) buttercream. I had a hard time finding pastel colored lollipops, but any kind will be sure to please!
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