For this delicious project, you will need:
• 1 box white cake mix, prepared according to box instructions
• 1 16 ounce container vanilla or buttercream frosting
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• Package of lollipop sticks
• Packages of candy melts (in colors of choice)
• Small candies or sprinkles for decorating
• Plastic foam block for drying (found in the floral section of any arts & crafts store)
• Small pot
• Plastic foam ball/block (to fit into pot)
• Paper grass
• Treat bags and ribbon (optional)
Directions
Bake cake according to box instructions and let cool. In a large bowl, crumble cake completely. Add ½ to ¾ container of frosting and chocolate chips to cake crumbs and mix thoroughly (using wooden spoon or hands). Roll cake mixture into 1 ½ inch balls and place on a wax paper or parchment lined cookie sheet.
Melt ½ of package of candy melts in microwave according to package instructions. Dip the tip of the lollipop stick in the melted candy and insert no more than halfway into cake balls. Place in freezer for 10-15 minutes to achieve firmness. They can also be placed in the fridge for a longer period of time.
In microwave safe bowls, melt remaining candy. Dip or rotate cake pops until completely coated. Tap or twist stick to remove any excess upon removing from bowl. Decorate with candy or sprinkles as you wish and place stick into plastic foam block to dry.
Place small foam block or ball inside pot. Cover with colorful paper grass. If you choose, place cake pops inside treat bags and tie with a ribbon. Arrange and stick finished pops in the pot.