COOKIE POPS

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The kids will have a blast making these fun chocolate covered treats. Decorate into flower shapes, smiley faces or even rainbows!-Maria Regakis of Somerville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
20 vanilla wafers
10 Popsicle sticks
4 ounces milk chocolate candy coating, chopped
1 teaspoon shortening
M&M's miniature baking bits, optional

Steps:

Spread peanut butter over the flat side of 10 vanilla wafers, about 1 teaspoon on each. Top each with a Popsicle stick and another vanilla wafer. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; freeze for 7 minutes. , In a microwave, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip cookie pops into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheet. , Decorate with baking bits if desired. Freeze for 5-6 minutes or until chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.