Snowman Cookie Pops

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Snowman Cookie Pops

Prep: 30 minutes
Makes: 20 cookie pops

2 cups vanilla candy coating
20lollipop sticks
20peanut butter sandwich cookies
3 tablespoons mini candy-coated milk chocolate candies
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
10sour candy straws, cut crosswise into 5-inch strips, then halved lengthwise

1.Line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Melt candy coating as label directs. Dip 1 end of lollipop sticks into candy coating; insert about 3/4 inches into bottom of cookies through filling. Let stand 5 minutes or until set.

2.Dip cookies into vanilla candy coating to completely cover; place on prepared pan. Reheat melted chocolate as necessary if it begins to harden.

3.Arrange chocolate candies on cookies to make snowman “ear muffs” and “nose.” Arrange chocolate chips on cookies to make snowman “eyes” and “mouth.” Wrap 1 sour candy straw piece around center of each snowman cookie to make “scarf.” Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 cookie pop):
213 Calories, 10g Fat (8g Saturated), 0mg Cholesterol, 56mg Sodium,
31g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 21g Sugars, 15g Added Sugars, 1g Protein

Chef Tip
For gift giving, insert 1 Snowman Cookie Pop into a small candy bag. Tie a ribbon in a bow around the bag and the cookie pop stick. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Dietitian’s Dish
> Whether gifting or receiving sweets during the holidays, limit the portion size and consume just one serving. That will make it a truly special holiday treat!