Fun & Festive Cake Pops

• 1 package cake mix of your choice (regular size)
• 1 cup prepared frosting of your choice
• 48 lollipop sticks
• 2-1/2 pounds dark chocolate, milk chocolate or white candy coating, coarsely chopped
• Optional toppings: crushed peppermint candies, finely chopped cashews, unsweetened coconut, assorted sprinkles, finely chopped crystallized ginger, crushed gingersnap cookies, melted caramels and coarse sea salt

1. Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.
2. Crumble cake into a large bowl. Add frosting and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place on
3. ; insert sticks. Freeze for at least 2 hours or refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until cake balls are firm.
4. In a microwave, melt candy coating. Dip each cake ball in coating; allow excess to drip off. Roll, sprinkle or drizzle with toppings of your choice. Insert cake pops into a styrofoam block to stand. Let stand until set.

cake mix, your choice, chocolate, peppermint candies

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fun-festive-cake-pops/ (may not work)