Fluffy Halloween Pops
Replace the regular lollipops this Halloween with these gooey soft and chewy pops. If your kids are not fans of cashews, roll the pops in crushed peanuts instead, or eliminate the nuts all together.
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semisweet chocolate chips
4 1/2 t canola oil
40 large marshmallows
20 Popsicle sticks
1/2 C of orange sprinkles
1/2 C of black sprinkles
1 C of cashews or other nuts, crushed fine
Cover a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
Melt the chips according to package directions.
Mix the orange and black sprinkles together in shallow bowl.
Place 2 marshmallows onto each Popsicle stick.
Dip the marshmallows into the melted chocolate, covering them well and allowing any excess to drip back into the bowl. (re-melt if and when necessary)
Roll the coated marshmallows through the sprinkles, coating them well.
Roll the marshmallows through the crushed cashews or peanuts.
Place the marshmallow pops onto the wax paper standing the pops upside down, with the stick facing up.
Place in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour or until firm.
Makes 20 pops
October 2nd, 2009 at 11:50 pm
I notice there are nuts in some of the treats for kiddies at Halloween. So many children seem to be allergic to nuts now that I don’t think that’s a good idea. Also, here in Canada – it may be different there – homemade treats are often thrown out by vigilant parents as they’re not considered safe. Due to some really crazy people who have tried to ruin Halloween trick or treating for the youngsters by putting razor blades in apples, etc. You may have heard of that. It’s not common but many children are also aware that they’re not allowed to accept homemade treats. I guess if you’re having a party with children and parents you know then that’s different. I think the recipes are great, by the way, just a word of caution here from a grandmother and mom.
October 5th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Very good point about the safety of treats for Halloween. I do recommend making homemade treats ONLY for your own family and friends. Thanks for the reminder, Kenna!