Cherry Vanilla Cake Pops

• 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
• 1 cup cream cheese frosting
• 2 to 3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
• 48 maraschino cherries, stems removed, drained
• 48 lollipop sticks
• 2-1/2 pounds white candy coating, chopped
• Red pearl sugar

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 maraschino cherry juice; mix well. Shape mixture by tablespoonfuls around cherries. 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; stir until smooth. Dip each cake ball in coating; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with red pearl sugar. Insert cake pops into a styrofoam block to let stand until set.

white cake, cream cheese frosting, maraschino cherry juice, maraschino cherries, coating, red pearl sugar

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