Festive Holiday Treats (Print)
Bright green-coated cake pops filled with red velvet, topped with tiny red hearts for a cheerful holiday snack.
# Ingredients:
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One box (15.25 oz) of red velvet cake mix, prepared as directed.
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4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature.
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A pinch of salt.
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1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar.
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24 ounces of light green candy melts.
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1 tsp vegetable shortening.
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Sticks for cake pops.
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Small red candy hearts.
# Steps:
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Prepare and bake the red velvet cake as per the box directions. Let it cool completely.
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Mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and salt until it’s completely smooth.
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Crumble up the baked cake and slowly combine it with the frosting until you get a moldable texture.
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Scoop out portions (about one tablespoon each) and roll into balls. Let them chill for 10 minutes in the freezer or about 30 minutes in the fridge.
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Warm the candy melts and shortening in the microwave in short 30-second steps, stirring each time.
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Dip the tip of each stick in the melted candy and insert into the balls. Pop them into the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
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Fully coat each ball in the melted candy, tapping off extra coating. Stand them upright until the coating is firm.
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Once the coating sets, add green candy stripes or a red heart as decoration. Let everything dry completely.
# Notes:
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Add the frosting bit by bit.
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Work with smaller batches.
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Include ribbons for decoration, if you’d like.