Easter Oreo Pops
Easter is just around the corner.
I almost have every Slaughter kid’s Easter outfit picked out and ready for the big day. Almost. More on that to come….
But I really do love Easter. It was one of Grandma’s favorite holidays. She and Grandpa were married on Easter Sunday, 1941. Sigh. I miss her.
I always like to do fun stuff for my kids on Easter, and I came up with this idea a few weeks ago. I should have known it wasn’t original. But it’s original Angela, so that counts for something, right? Maybe?
Today I made the girls and Jeb… Easter Oreo Pops.
They are very similar to the Christmas Pops I did back in December.
First I opened up the Oreos and put a touch of melted candy inside. (I like to use the melting candy wafers from Hobby Lobby.) I placed the sucker stick inside then pressed the Oreos back together and popped them in the fridge for several minutes. This just ensures the stick will be secured inside.
For the bunnies: For my bunnies’ little ears, I cut the flat Smores marshmallows (found at Wal-Mart) into ear shapes and used a little paint brush to brush on a mix of red food coloring and water to create the “pink” of the ear. Once the Oreos are set, I dipped them in white melted candy wafters, using the stick. (The microwave is perfect for melting. Just follow the instructions on the bag.) I then dipped the tip of the marshmallow ears into the melted candy and attached them to the top of the Oreo. The eyes are blue mini M&Ms, and the nose is a pink Jelly Belly.
I kept it simple. I like simple.
For the ducks: I dipped my Oreos in yellow melted candy wafers. The eyes, again, are M&Ms, and the bills are called Gourmet Fruit Slices candy. I found them in the candy aisle at Wal-Mart.
I tucked my bunnies and ducks inside the plastic baggies I had on hand (found in Wal-Mart wedding aisle) and tied on some pink and white ribbon.
I had a little tin bucket in my work room and hot glued on some ribbon. I stuffed in some Easter grass and arranged my pops inside to make the perfect little Easter gift basket. Now we just need to decide who to surprise with our gift.
Like I said, I wasn’t the only one to come up with this idea. (Dang it.) You can check out some similar ideas here and here.
Wow. Those look incredible. I especially like the ducks.
So cute! I’m gonna try to make these. I’m not very good at this stuff but seems easy enough. I think my nieces, nephew and little cousins (and Elle) would love these!
Those are so cute! You have way more patience than I do with things like that.
I need some craft lessons. Those are adorable.
I love this, Angela! It looks like so much fun! I think Libby and I will try these tomorrow after school! Can I get the sucker sticks at Hobby Lobby?
Also – my mom wanted me to tell you that she saw your grandpa a couple weeks ago at the cafe in Appleton. She said he gave her the sweetest compliment. He said, “Becky, you look just like your mom.” She loved that. She also wanted me to tell you that he looked good. I think he ended up eating lunch with the whole Bartlett clan!
Yes, you can get them at Hobby Lobby. All that stuff is in the candy making aisle.
Grandpa told me he saw Becky and “Lorneva’s kids.” He enjoyed seeing all of them together. ; )
The only other tip I would have on the pops that I didn’t share in the post is when you dip them in the melted candy, hold it by the stick, push the Oreo all the way down into the candy and twirl it. When you raise it up, the excess should drip off, and it should have a smooth look.
Super darn cute! You are the first person I have ever see do that so to me you are the originator!
Nice job. I am craving Oreos for sure now!
Cari, they really do taste amazing. I’m having to hold myself back!
Oh my gosh, those are AWESOME!!! I am sharing these on my facebook page… I LOVE them!
Visiting from Someday Crafts. I would LOVE for you to share these at my For the Kids Link Party! Come join in on the fun!
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