Treats, eats and sweets, oh my!! Do you have a class party coming up? Do you have a family event these would be perfect for? Halloween is right around the corner and I love this twist on traditional lollipops! These are super simple to make but look like you spent hours on them! I love that there are so many choices for flavor combos. Also the fact that these are apples are a mom win and anything that is in that category is worth a try!! Now let’s get ballin’!
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APPLE LOLLIPOPS!
Made with a melon baller, these tiny treats capture all the fun, flavor, and spirit of the season. Plus, they’re the perfect size for little hands.
WHAT TO DO:
Line a couple of plates with parchment paper (you’ll need these for chilling the pops), then peel several Granny Smith apples. Use a melon baller to scoop out mini apple “balls.” Pat them with a paper towel, getting them as dry as possible. Insert a lollipop stick and get ready to dip! (Be sure to pat dry again before you dunk.) Top flavor combos:
TURTLES
Dip apples in melted chocolate. Place on the parchment paper–lined plate and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes until set. Melt chewy caramel candies (we used Kraft’s) according to package directions, adding water to thin as necessary. Let cool slightly—piping hot caramel will melt the chocolate—then spoon over the apples. Immediately press chopped pecans on top. Chill for 10 minutes more.
S’MORES
Microwave marshmallow crème (like Marshmallow Fluff) at 50 percent power for 30 seconds, then dip apples. Chill for 10 minutes. Drizzle apples with melted chocolate and then roll in graham- cracker crumbs. Chill again for another 10 minutes.
CONFETTI
Dip apples into melted white candy melts. Immediately roll in rainbow sprinkles. Chill for 10 minutes.
PEANUT BUTTER CUP
Microwave together 1⁄2 cup peanut butter chips and 1 Tbs. butter at 50 percent power for 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until just melted and smooth. Dip apples. Chill for 10 minutes. Dip apples in melted chocolate. Chill for 10 minutes more.
CINNAMON SPICE
Dip apples in melted white candy melts and immediately sprinkle on cinnamon sugar. Chill for 10 minutes. Melt chewy caramel candies according to package directions, adding water to thin as needed. Spoon the caramel over the apples. Chill for 10 minutes more.
These are best enjoyed the same day!
What are you making for Halloween? How do you surprise your kids?
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Those look yummy! I’m co-hosting a Halloween party this weekend, and these would be perfect. May just have to try to make some up.