Luck o' the Irish Cake Pops

Luck o' the Irish Cake Pops

Makes 4 dozen or 24 (2 cake pop) servings).
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

1 package (18 1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix
2 teaspoons McCormick® Green Food Color
3/4 cup marshmallow crème
1 bag (14 ounces) white confectionary coating wafers
Lollipop sticks
Green sprinkles (optional)

1. Prepare cake mix as directed on package, adding food color. Bake as directed on package for 13x9-inch baking pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

2. Crumble cake into large bowl. Add marshmallow crème; mix until well blended. Shape into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate 2 hours.

3. Melt coating wafers as directed on package. For each Cake Pop, dip 1/2 inch of lollipop stick into melted coating. Insert dipped end of lollipop stick halfway into cake ball. Let stand until coating is set. Dip each cake pop into melted coating. Shake gently to remove excess coating. Sprinkle or roll cake pops in green sprinkles, if desired. Place cake pops in styrofoam blocks. Let stand until coating is set.

Test Kitchen Tips:
1. Substitute 1/2 cup canned vanilla frosting for the marshmallow crème.

1. If styrofoam blocks are not available, use upside-down foam egg cartons or a cardboard box to hold the cake pops.