Christmas Fudge Pops Food

ROCKY ROAD FUDGE POPS

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4-6 minutes or until bubbly and slightly thickened, stirring every 2 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes, stirring several times., Meanwhile, combine peanuts and chocolate chips; divide among plastic cups. Stir marshmallow creme into pudding; spoon into cups. Insert wooden pop sticks; freeze.

FUDGE POPS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine pudding, milk and sugar; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Cool 30 minutes, stirring often. Fold in cream. Pour into pop molds or 3-oz. paper cups; attach lids to molds, or if using cups, top with foil and insert pop sticks through foil. Freeze until firm, 3-4 hours.

CHRISTMAS FUDGE POPS

Steps:

• Line 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish or 9-inch square pan with foil, extending foil 1 inch over 2 opposite sides of pan; grease foil with butter.
• In 3-quart heavy saucepan, mix sugar, milk, butter, marshmallows and salt. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Stir in chocolate chips and vanilla until mixture can be stirred smooth. Pour into pan. Immediately sprinkle with nonpareils. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Use foil to lift fudge out of pan. With 2-inch Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter, cut fudge. Insert 1 stick into bottom of each cutout. In small microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla chips and shortening on Medium (50%) 30 to 45 seconds; stir until chips can be stirred smooth. Drizzle over plain side of fudge. Let stand until set.

FROZEN FUDGE POPS

Steps:

• Break up chocolate and put into a blender. Bring milk, cream, sugar and cocoa to a light boil and immediately remove from heat. Pour milk over chocolate, add vanilla and salt and allow to sit for a few minutes to soften chocolate. Blend until chocolate and milk are emulsified and the mixture is smooth.
• Pour into eight 3-ounce paper cups (there may be a little left over), or use ice pop molds. If using the small cups, place in freezer for about 1 hour before inserting wooden craft sticks so the sticks will stand straight.
• Freeze well for 24 hours. Pops may be taken out of paper cups and stored in a heavy freezer bag.