mars attacks!!! push pops
Have you entered the cake push pop container competition yet?? I have sample packs of six push pop cake containers to give away to six lucky people. All you have to do is leave a comment here or on facebook explaining in 25 words of less "your idea" for pops... could be for the cake part or perhaps an event idea. Hubby Mark and Step son Dan will choose two winners each and I'll choose two winners. Competition drawn the last weekend of October.
Last minute non-scary Halloween treats for the little ones, fun no-bake Mars Bars Planet push pops. A versatile quick and easy mix that can be pressed into cupcake cases, roll in balls to make "planets" and either pop two in each push pop cake container or insert a lollipop stick for planet pops.
Give the kids assorted coloured fondant to make simple aliens, a food marker can be used to draw the eyes, mouth or nose if desired. Encourage simple shapes and supply a small paint brush and a glass of water so arms and legs can be attached.
simple shapes, easy for little hands to manage
Mars Bar Planet Balls
adapted from no-bake chocolate cakes Australian Women's Weekly 'Cupcakes'
Ingredients
265 grams ( 9.34 oz) Mars Bars.... (5 bars)
60 grams (2.11 oz) butter
3/12 cups Cocoa Pops (Cocoa Krispies)
Topping
200 grams (7oz) milk or dark eating chocolate (melted)
Assorted small lollies/candies ... I used choc rocks
Method
Slice Mars Bars and place them in a medium saucepan with the butter. Melt over low heat, stirring until smooth.
Stir in Cocoa Pops until well combined and roll firmly into 24 balls (about 2 heaped teaspoons per ball).
Top each ball with a little melted chocolate and a few lollies. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.
Top with fondant aliens and package in cake push pop containers or in cellophane bags.
Other Ideas; Mars Bar mixture can also be used to replace LCM's (Rice Krispie Treats) as structural elements in your cake decorating. Easy to carve, shape and it's not as sticky as the marshmallow mixtures.
Edible ice-cream bowls can be made by turning smalls bowls upside down, cover each bowl with plastic wrap and spray with oil in a can. Press Mars Bar mixture over the bowls to cover, trim edges if necessary and refridgerate for 30 minutes. Ease off the bowl moulds, peel away plastic wrap and you have "edible ice-cream bowls".
Happy Halloween and Happy Baking :)