In a saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
Bring to a boil. If you have a candy thermometer, insert it.
Occasionally stir while boiling.
Add gold sprinkles to the mold.
Once at 300 degrees or the "hard crack" stage, remove from heat and add food coloring.
Immediately spoon into the mold.
Press cake pop sticks into the lollipops still hot in the mold.
Allow lollipops to sit until hardened (about 2 hours). Make sure to cover while it sits.