Reindeer Marshmallow Pops

“The cutest of all the little treats!” exclaims Candace. “They add a total fun factor, whether the party is for kids or adults.”

12 (8") lollipop sticks 12 marshmallows 1 cup white candy melts, melted 1 cup light cocoa candy melts, melted 1 cup dark cocoa candy melts, melted 24 mini pretzels 2 red and 2 green gumdrops Red and green edible glitter

Insert 1 lollipop stick into curved side of 1 marshmallow; remove stick. Dip end of stick in candy melts; reinsert 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 bow ties, knead red gumdrops together; roll out to 1/8" thickness. Sprinkle with red edible glitter; press

Wilton snowflake and holly leaves and berries sprinkles Light corn syrup Red Sixlets candy Small candy eyes

onto gumdrops using rolling pin. Cut out 1 1/2"x scant 3/ 4" rectangles; pinch in centers. Trim ends to make straight edges. For bow tie 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 bow ties 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 bow ties and bows with candy melts. Let dry, 15 minutes. Makes 12 pops.