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Patriotic Pops
Have an all-American summer with these sweet treats!
Prep time: 30 min.
Decoration time: 10 min.
Difficulty: Moderate
What you'll need:
- An assortment of your favorite Mars candies, such as SNICKERS® and TWIX® Brand Minis, STARBURST® Brand FUN SIZE®, SKITTLES® Brand FUN SIZE® and M&M’S® Brand Milk or Peanut Chocolate FUN SIZE® Candies
- 8 4-inch cardboard circles
- 8 9 x 12-inch pieces craft foam or construction paper in red, white and/or blue
- Non-toxic glue
- 8 6-inch craft or lollipop sticks
- 8 12-inch square pieces clear cellophane or plastic wrap
- Double-sided tape
- 8 pieces red, white and blue ribbons (1 yard each)
- Printable template,
What to do:
- Using the printable template, cut 16 4-inch circles from the craft foam. Sandwich a cardboard circle between two craft foam circles. Firmly secure them in place with either glue or double-sided tape. Slip the top inch of a craft stick between the cardboard circle and a craft foam circle, and glue the stick into place.
- Completely cover one side of each craft foam pop with your favorite assorted Mars candies, attaching it with double-sided tape.
- Place the candy pops in the center of each cellophane square. Gather the sides around each pop, and tie them together at the base of the circle. Then, tie it closed with patriotic color ribbons.
- Arrange the pops in a galvanized pail or terracotta planter filled with a floral oasis or Styrofoam. Then, place them in the center of a buffet or picnic table for a fun and patriotic centerpiece!
TIP: To make smaller patriotic pops, cut out 2-inch circles and use 4-1/2-inch craft sticks for the stems. Use them as table favors, pressed into Styrofoam-filled flowerpots.
Makes 8 pops.
