Candace Cameron Bure calls this adorable twist on traditional cake pops “the cutest of all the little treats!” She also says they “add a total fun factor, whether the party is for kids or adults.”
- Insert 1 lollipop stick into curved side of 1 marshmallow; remove stick. Dip end of stick in candy melts; re-insert into marshmallow. Repeat with remaining sticks and marshmallows. Let dry, 10 minutes.
- Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with wax paper. For antlers, arrange pretzels in pairs on baking sheets. Transfer 1 Tbs. of each candy melts to separate bowl; cover and reserve.
- Dip 1 marshmallow pop into remaining desired color of melted candy melts to cover completely; let excess drip off. While still wet, place pop, flat side down, on one pair of pretzels. Repeat with remaining marshmallows and pretzels; let dry, 20 minutes.
- For bowties, knead red gumdrops together; roll out to 1/8" thickness. Sprinkle with red edible glitter; press onto gumdrops using rolling pin. Cut out 1 1/2" rectangles; pinch in centers. Trim ends to make straight edges. For bowtie centers and bows, knead green gumdrops together; roll out to 1/8" thickness. Sprinkle with green edible glitter; press onto gumdrop using rolling pin. For centers, using 1/2" round cutter, cut out shapes. For bows, with knife, cut out 1"x1/2" rectangles; pinch centers and trim ends. Attach gumdrop rounds and snowflake sprinkles to bowties and bows with dots of corn syrup. Let dry, 15 minutes.
- Re-melt reserved candy melts. Using candy, attach Sixlets for noses, candy eyes, holly leaves and berries sprinkles to pops. Return to baking sheet to dry.
- Attach bowties and bows with candy melts. Let dry, 15 minutes. Makes 12 pops.
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