While I was on vacation in Hawaii, I learned something new about my Step-dad. He watches a lot of the Food Network – Including the Barefoot Contessa!
That’s right! My Step-dad will watch football one minute and Ina Garten the next minute.
And that’s ok with me. If I weren’t watching with him, I would not have seen the episode where she made these.
I always have a bit of leftover chocolate when I am making my cake pops and I thought this would be a great way to use up those precious few ounces that I am reluctant to throw away, yet it’s not really enough to save.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Melted Candy Coating (any color or flavor)
lollipop sticks
dried fruit, candy, nuts – basically anything that tastes good coated in chocolate
wax paper lined cookie sheet
Here is what I used:
Dried Kiwi
Dried Pineapple
Dried Mango
Dried Papaya
Almonds
Gummi Bears, Sour Patch Kids, and Nerds
Chocolate and White Candy Coating
Here’s what you do:
Pour a small amount of melted chocolate on to the wax paper. Not too much, just enough for a 2 inch circle.
Roll 1 inch of the lollipop stick in the chocolate coating and then let lay flat.
Add toppings before it hardens.
I also swirled some white and chocolate for some extra fun!
Aren’t these beautiful? The orange and yellow stands out so nicely against the white. Makes me very happy 🙂
The kids LOVED the gummies and sour patch kids on theirs! So much fun for them to decorate!
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Enjoy! Have a Scrumptious Day!
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Cute 🙂 and a nice easy option for the kiddos!
Thanks 🙂 I loved the fruit, the kids loved the candy!
I would love for you to link this recipe up to my Famous Linkz Party! http://www.made-famous-by.com
Hugs,
Heather aka Made Famous By
Thank you for linking up!!
These look so fun! Thanks for sharing at Mrs Foxs Sweet Party 🙂
These look delectable! – Cares
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What a great idea! I always have extra chocolate that I don't know what to do with. Now I can make mini bark pops!!!! Thank you for sharing!
so fun, and your dad sounds great, mine would so do the same thing!
wow! Those look SO amazingly tasty! Visiting from TGIF. I'd love to invite you to link up with us for Fun Stuff Fridays. http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/01/fun-stuff-fridays-7.html
I can just tell they taste as good as they look! My kids will love these! thanks.
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Yummy! These look great! Visiting from TGIF! http://www.jugglingwithkids.com
They look pretty &delicious!! Thanks for linking up to TGIF! Have a great week,
Beth =-)
I love this idea! I hate throwing away that excess, but it never re-melts right when I save it. This is the perfect way to use it up. Thanks for sharing on Crazy Sweet Tuesday!
These look awesome!! Thanks for sharing at my party!