CRISPY STAR POPS

Crispy Star Pops image

These patriotic pops are a hit at our annual Fourth of July get-together. Serve them as an after-picnic dessert. Or slip them into cellophane bags, tie on ribbons and give them as favors. -Colleen Sturma, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 15 pops.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 cups miniature marshmallows
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
12 cups Rice Krispies
12 Popsicle sticks
1 cup white baking chips
1/2 teaspoon shortening
Red, white and blue sprinkles

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat marshmallows and butter until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal and mix well. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cut with a 3-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Insert a wooden pop stick into the side of each star; place on waxed paper., In a microwave, melt white chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over stars. Decorate with sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.