HOMEMADE FUDGE ICE POPS

Homemade Fudge Ice Pops image

On hot summer days, these are my kids' favorite frozen treats. They're healthy and economical, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
20 freezer pop molds or 20 paper cups (3 ounces each) and wooden pop sticks

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Stir in the brown sugar, cocoa and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool for 20 minutes, stirring several times., Pour 1/4 cup mixture into molds or paper cups. Top molds with holders. If using cups, top with foil and insert sticks through foil. Freeze until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.