Pop-Tastic!

OREO BALLS

Everyone loves a lollipop.  Whether you're 5 years old or 85 years old, you're a sucker for suckers.  Last week I was going about my business at the bank when the teller handed me back my deposit slip, my cash... and a blue sucker.  I can't tell you how long that smile stayed on my face after that simple little surprise.  That small gesture reminded me of a great party pop that would surely be the talk of my housewarming party, cake pops and oreo pops!  Now, I can't take the credit for the cake pops.  I follow a few food blogs, one of which is Bakerella (http://www.bakerella.com/), she is an awesome baking blogger who has a cake pop cook book in the works!  I'm clearly not that creative if someone else already has a published book, but whatever, cake pops are awesome.  What I did do was apply the cake pop idea to my beloved oreo balls and turn them into oreo POPS!  Everyone loves food on a stick, right?? :)  And then, instead of worrying about the candy coating sticking to the aluminum foil and the bottom of my sweet pops being ugly, I made them flashy!  If I learned anything from my golf lessons, it was that there is a reason golfers wear flashy pants.  'Cause they got great ASSets!!   Sorry... I got a case of the Mondays and all I have is my corny humor to get me through it.

BAM! That's a pretty pop!

Cake Pops!

Anyways, here are the recipes... you've had enough of me today, I'm sure.

Oreo Balls/Pops

1 Package Double Stuff Oreos
1 Package Cream Cheese, Softened
1 Package Lollipop Sticks
1 Package Candy Melts (Pick your favorite color)
Sprinkles, optional

1.  Place all of the oreos in a large gallon size freezer bag.  Take the largest rolling pin in your kitchen to your bag of oreos and go to town (great after work activity).  Crush'em!
2.  In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until softened.  Add in the crushed oreos and stir until well combined.
3.  Roll mixture into bite sized balls.  The definition of bite sized is up to you.
4.  Freeze the balls for about 15 minutes.
5.  Place a stick into each of the frozen balls.
6.  Melt candy melts according to package directions, dip each oreo ball into the candy coating, and finish with sprinkles if desired.  Place onto an aluminum foil covered cookie sheet to dry.
7.  Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Cake Pops

1 Package of your favorite cake mix
1 Tub of your favorite icing
1 Package Lollipop Sticks
1 Package Candy Melts (your favorite color)
Sprinkles, optional

1. Bake cake according to box directions for a 13x9 cake.  Or alternatively make your favorite cake recipe.  Let cake cool completely.
2. Once cooled, break up cake into a large mixing bowl and work in icing.
3. Roll into balls.
4. Dip into melted candy coating.
5. You get the idea...