Here’s my OPINION:
PROS:
+ Real Cake Pops – NOT DONUT HOLES.
+ Not a huge financial investment.
+ Nothing left over when you are done.
+ Tasted good.
+ One Stop Shopping
+ I made 13 cake pops out of the recipe using my cookie scoop.
+ Easy for Kids to help out.
+ Lots and lots of colored Jummie Sprinkles included. There were a lot of colors with minimal white one.
CONS:
– No wrappers in the kit to cover the cake pops when done. Unless you’re going to eat them the same day, you need a way to cover them.
– Barely enough Candy Melts to dip all the pops. I would buy some extra candy melts. Look for CandyQuick in the baking section of your grocery store or Wilton’s Candy melts in the Wilton’s section at Wal-Mart or Craft Store.
– I would have like a touch more frosting to mix in. Seemed a bit “dry”.
– Only one flavor (that I have seen).
– I’m not a huge fan of Jimmies used as sprinkles. They tend to poke out and therefore fall off easier than traditional sprinkles.
Come back next week for another giveaway.
Sarah Evans says
September 7, 2012 at 5:07 pmI have asked my mum for a cake pop set for christmas – can't wait to get popping 🙂
Sarah
http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk/
Pint Sized Baker says
September 13, 2012 at 6:07 pmGood Luck with it. Pick up some baggies and twist ties and you'll be good to go! Have fun making them.
Christine's Pantry says
September 8, 2012 at 7:00 amGreat post!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
September 8, 2012 at 11:01 pmI've seen those kits everywhere and usually skip 'em, but it's good to know that they're easy to use for someone who may be less experienced, or who wants it all conveniently right there *raises hand* I love your tip about the how much is too much frosting. There have been several batches of cake pops tossed because of the dreaded soggy cake ball–ick.
Pint Sized Baker says
September 13, 2012 at 6:09 pmWhen people ask for tips on cake pops, I always tell them to start with 1/4 of the cake and then work up in volume. There is nothing worse than dumping the cake and adding too much frosting. If you have extra cake, you can add more to absorb the excess frosting without having to throw away your batch.
Nicole {WonkyWonderful} says
September 9, 2012 at 9:02 pmI've seen this product & have been wondering how well it works. Thanks for the review & great tips 🙂
Debi Bolocofsky says
September 10, 2012 at 1:25 amWhat a great review. I love all of you tips. I have a link party on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this and any other posts. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party. It runs from Wednesday to Sundays.
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I hope to see you there. I am your newest follower, and I would love for your to follow me also. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
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Lisa says
September 11, 2012 at 12:32 pmGood to know! I was looking at these over the weekend. They sound like a great way to start if you've never done them before. Thanks!
Pint Sized Baker says
September 13, 2012 at 6:10 pmGive them a shot. You're not out too much money and the kids will love them. Also, there's no pressure to make fancy decorations with these. What you see on the box is what you get.
Katie Smith says
September 11, 2012 at 1:42 pmThanks for this review! I've been eyeying this kit in the grocery store, wondering if it would be good to try it out for my first time. Thanks for the advice!
Pint Sized Baker says
September 13, 2012 at 6:11 pmTry it out. It's worth the few dollars. Take my advice and have some frosting and some extra white chocolate on hand. Also, grab some baggies so you can put them into the kids lunches as a nice treat.
Sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more says
September 12, 2012 at 2:21 pmwell I love to read reviews, I have done a few, and seriously this makes me not want to bother, as i do cake pops a lot, but for a beginner this sounds good.
Pint Sized Baker says
September 13, 2012 at 6:13 pmYes… We both have been making cake pops for a while and this just would not pass the grade for MY standards. However, there is a learning curve to making cake pops and this is a great beginners kit for someone new.
Miz Helen says
September 13, 2012 at 3:47 pmKaryn, this is a great recipe and looks delicious! Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Michelle's Tasty Creations says
September 14, 2012 at 10:49 pmKaryn,
I didn't even know they sold these in a kit form. This are super cute and delicious looking. I'll have to go on the hunt for them now. Thanks for sharing at Creative Thursday 🙂
Michelle
Trisha @ Inspiration Laboratories says
September 15, 2012 at 4:25 amI always enjoy cake pops others make. I might try them myself now. Thanks for sharing at the Sunday Showcase.
The Mandatory Mooch says
September 18, 2012 at 7:54 pmGreat review and information. Thanks for linking up to Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch. I hope you link up again this week. The party will be live tomorrow night. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com
Thanks, Nichi
MissCandiquik says
September 21, 2012 at 7:11 pmI was curious about this kit…it is very reasonable in price! But I think for what you get (12 pops approx), it would be cheaper to buy everything seperate, in "bulk". But also, 40 cake pops (a full cakes' worth) can be a bit much to take on if you're just beginning. Thanks for the review :), very informative!!
cora d says
September 21, 2012 at 7:56 pmThank you! I was thinking about trying this kit but thanks to your post, won't now. I don't have any experience baking cake pops and this kit sounds like someone with experience would get better results. Thank you for saving me the frustration!
Amy Jarrett says
October 25, 2012 at 2:22 pmI'm going to try this tonight. I am going to add a little more frosting to it though – any suggestions on what flavor I should add and since it won't be as dry should I cool them before inserting the sticks?