I was soooo not in the mood to make more Valentine Treats for my daughter to take to school on Tuesday. I've been taking the treats that I have been posing here and delivering them to her class for after school snacks.
God forbid they stay in the house...
I digress.
She has been enjoying Valentine treats for the past two weeks and I feel so pressured to come up with the most fantastic party treats to take in. I don't work well under pressure!
So, when a friend asked me to make some cake pops for her son to take to class, I figured I would jump on that train and make some for my daughter.
So I baked and cake and got to work. For the season, I had to go with red and white and throw in A LOT of heats and sprinkles. I used a heart paper punch and the Wilton Sugar sheets to make the hearts.
I also wanted to add some variety, so I made a handful of chocolate covered pops and decorated them with pink, blue and orange jewel tone sprinkles.
I love the contrast!
The Wilton Sugar Sheets are very easy to work with. I buy a paper punch and reserve it for food use only.
I also found some Strawberry Marshmallows that were perfect for Valentine's Day!
Come on! They are PINK! How perfect is that??
And, because some people prefer sweet and salty, I made a few candy covered pretzel sticks.
These treats are all so easy to make. You just need the supplies to get going.
For the Marshmallows you need:
1 Bag of Marshmallows
Red Candy Melts
White Candy Melts
Lollipop sticks
Sprinkles
Stand for drying (Styrofoam, a short glass)
Insert the lollipop stick into the marshmallow and dip into the melted candy coating. Allow any excess to drip off, then add your sprinkles. Allow to dry standing up.
For the Pretzels you need:
Pretzel Rods
Red Candy Melts
White Candy Melts
Sprinkles
Cookie sheet lined with Wax Paper
Melt your candy coating as directed and pour into a deep (tall) coffee mug or plastic cup. (Another great use for your Blue Dixie Cup!) Dip the Pretzel Rod about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way into the melted candy coating. Allow the excess to drip off and then lay flat on wax paper. Decorate with Sprinkles!
If you are unsure about melting candy coating, see this entry.
If you would like to learn more about making cake pops, watch my YouTube videos, and see this entry.
Have a Great Valentine's Day!
XOXO
- The Pint Sized Baker
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SO fun!! I love these :) I'm visiting from the Mrs. Happy Homemaker link up and now I'm following. Your blog is so great!
ReplyDeleteThese look FANTASTIC! And I love what you did with the pretzels. I'm saving that for a future snack idea. :)
ReplyDeleteAll the treats are simply beautiful! You have one lucky little girl! Thank you so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! Perfect for the day. I never use the sugar sheets - but I might try. The hearts look great.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Your daughter's class is pretty lucky! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful - almost too perfect to eat ;)
ReplyDeleteLove for you to share it at my linky party here if you haven't already :)
http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/02/made-by-me-18-linky-party-and-features.html
Thanks! I've linked up :)
DeleteOh my goodness! These are just stunning!! I'd SO love it too if you could share at my linky party! Destination: Inspiration at Teagan's Travels. I'm a new follower and as we have an Irishman in our house I am keen to see if you've got some Paddy's Day goodies up your sleeve in a few weeks!!
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Thanks! Michelle
Thanks so much! Just linked up!
DeleteThese are SO cute! Thanks for linking up this week!
ReplyDeleteThese pops are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and adorable
I love it
I wish I could make cake pops pretty like YOU did...mine are usually cake blops! I appreicate you linking up at Tea Party Tuesday, hope to see you back this week for a fun giveaway! Take Care.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! These are being featured tomorrow 2/22 at Mrs Foxs Sweet Party :) I hope you will stop by again!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful...you have done them nicely..Thanks a lot for linking with Decorating Challenge
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMarti
Pretty, pretty, pretty! I'm putting Wilton sugar sheets on my list of baking goodies to try!
ReplyDeleteHey from tessacotton! Love your creation. I would be so thrilled if you would link up to my new, Valentines Day themed linky party!
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Hi! I love these cake pops and included them in a Valentine's Day roundup on my blog today. I know my readers will love these!
ReplyDeleteAmanda
http://www.amandajanebrown.com/2013/01/valentines-decorations-and-food-ideas.html
You have presented beautiful and tasty looking treats. Im sure to try them. I just hope mine are as pretty as yours.
ReplyDeleteYou have presented beautiful and tasty looking treats. Im sure to try them. I just hope mine are as pretty as yours.
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely fabulous. Come link them up at our party: http://www.finecraftguild.com
ReplyDeleteI've found your post here http://www.tipjunkie.com/featured/valentines-day-cake-pops/ and I pinned on my board...thank you for sharing with us this wonderful things! DanielaC (from Italy, now your follower too).
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! I love the bright red and white contrast. I will have to save this page and reference it next Valentine's Day to impress everyone ;)
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