Cake Pops

1 cake mix (make as directed on box)
1 tub frosting
candy melts (vanilla flavored any color for the outcome you need
1 package lolipop sticks

Makes 40 to 60 depending on size.
cool cake completely and crumble into a large mixing bowl

mix all of frosting into cake crumbs using a rubber scraper which worked well and kept the mess to a minimum or you can use your hands

Make into 1" balls and place on cookie sheet then chill in freezer for 2 to 3 hours. I used my pampered chef cookie scooper which worked fine, but you still need to roll in your palms to smoothe the dough completely.

You can shape into what ever shape you want for the desired look you need.

Melt the candy pieces in a small glass dish (I used the prep bowl from pampered chef it is the size of a custard cup aprox)and place the dish into a larger bowl with hot water in it to keep the melted mixture smooth and prevent it from cooling while you are working with it. I melted small amounts since this does cool quickly and it is easier to work with in smaller amounts.

Once dough is chilled (which makes it much easier to do the remaining steps) take out portions at a time and insert a lolipop stick well into the center and dip into melted candy pieces swirling to ensure a smooth coating. Once dipped you need to gently, but quickly turn and tap the stick to remove any excess candy to achieve the smooth finished cooled coating. Careful not to tap too hard as the ball may fall off of the stick.

Once the coating is hardened add any faces or details using edible markers. I bought Wilton's which didn't write smoothly so my finished details I was disappointed with. I don't know if other brands work better or if this is something I need to figure out how to use better.

These are very time consuming so plan out an evening to make these ahead of time.

I took these to school for my son's b-day treat and the kids loved them! We put on the tag "Happy you can share my birthday with me"