Sweet Graduation Treats, Two Ways
Two Sweet Graduation Treats
It’s that time of year – and here’s a sweet way to say “congratulations” to the graduate!
Brownie-Pop Graduation Caps
Materials:
- 1 box of brownie mix
- 1 can of pumpkin purée
- Mini M&M’S
- Ghirardelli Squares
- Fruit leather or similar candy
- Lollipop sticks
- 3 to 4 chocolate chips, melted
- Toothpick
Directions:
Try your hand at this super easy, two-ingredient pumpkin brownie recipe. We make these every fall! They are gooey, not cakey and will work well for cake pops.
- Pour the brownie mix into a large bowl.
- Add the pureed pumpkin, mix well, and pour into a greased 9×9-inch pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 25 minutes. The batter should be set in the middle. Let the brownies cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave.
- Cut the fruit leather or candy into strips.
- Scoop a generous spoonful of the cooled brownie into your hand and form a ball.
- Place the ball onto a lollipop stick. Use a piece of foam to hold the sticks upright.
- Dab melted chocolate onto the brownie pop and place a Ghirardelli Square on top.
- Use a toothpick to add another dot of melted chocolate on top, drape a strip of candy down the side, then add a mini M&M on top. The chocolate will take some time to set.
Reese’s Graduation Caps
Materials:
- Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Ghirardelli Squares. Do not use filled ones, because you will trim them.
- Mini M&M’S
- Fruit leather or similar candy
- Lollipop sticks
- 3 to 4 chocolate chips, melted
- Toothpick
Directions:
- Place a Mini Reese’s onto a lollipop stick. Use a piece of foam to hold the sticks upright.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave.
- Cut the fruit leather or candy into strips.
- Trim the Ghirardelli Square to match the size of the Reese’s. Approximately a ½-inch off of the top and one side of each square.
- Add a dot of melted chocolate on top of the Reese’s.
- Place a trimmed chocolate square on top.
- Use a toothpick to add another dot of melted chocolate on top, place a strip of candy down the side, then add a mini M&M. The chocolate will take some time to set.
I’ve seen many versions of these on Pinterest and borrowed the idea of the mini-M&M and fruit leather on top. Enjoy!
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