Green Grinch Pops (Printable Version)
Bright green pops hiding red velvet cake inside, coated with sweet candy and finished with red heart details. Fun for the holidays!
# What You'll Need:
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar.
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Pinch of salt.
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1 box of red velvet cake mix, plus package ingredients.
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4 oz cream cheese, softened.
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24 oz light green candy coating melts.
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1 tsp vegetable shortening.
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Red sugar hearts.
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Sticks for cake pops.
# Steps to Follow:
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Follow the box to bake the cake, then cool it fully.
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Blend powdered sugar, cream cheese, and a pinch of salt till it's all smooth.
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Crumble your cooled cake, stir in the frosting, roll into rounds, then chill them.
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Microwave the candy melts with shortening till smooth.
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Dip the sticks' ends in candy melt, push into cake balls, and freeze to secure.
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Dip each ball into melted candy and let them harden upright.
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Once coating firms up, pop on stripes or a little heart for garnish.
# Additional Notes:
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Add the frosting bit by bit.
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Work with smaller batches for better results.
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Tie on ribbons to dress them up.