Orange Creamsicle™ Candy Pops

Name: Orange Creamsicle™ Candy Pops
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar, plus more if needed; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or milk; 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 8 oz orange colored confectionery coating/candy melts; 1/4 teaspoon orange flavored candy oil; 8 small wooden craft sticks

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Prep 30 min
Total 3 hr 0 min
Servings 16

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Sweet little candy pops made to look and taste like orange Creamsicles™.

by: Hungry Happenings

Updated Mar 14, 2017

Ingredients

Vanilla Cream Centers:

2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, plus more if needed
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or milk
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Orange Candy Shell:

8 oz orange colored confectionery coating/candy melts
1/4 teaspoon orange flavored candy oil

Supplies:

8 small wooden craft sticks

Steps

1

Combine butter, powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla extract in the bowl of a food processor or in a mixing bowl. Mix until it comes together into a ball. Knead in extra powdered sugar if needed until dough is smooth and no longer sticky.
2

Dust a non-stick silicone mat or a smooth cutting board with powdered sugar. Roll candy out into a 7- x 4-inch rectangle about 3/8-inch thick. Cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 14 x 2-inch rectangles. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Remove and separate the rectangles.
3

Cut one end of each rectangle into a curved edge and flatten just a bit to create a Creamsicle™ shape. Rework the scraps and make two more Creamsicle™ candies. Allow the pieces to dry for 1 hour, then flip over and allow them to dry for another hour.
4

Cut small wooden craft sticks in half, making sure the edges are smooth. Insert the cut end of a craft stick into the flat edge of a vanilla cream candy. Repeat.
5

Pour orange confectionery coating wafers into a microwave safe bowl. Heat on high for 30-second increments, stirring after each, until melted. Stir in orange oil. Dip vanilla cream candies in the melted orange candy coating, then set on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Pop in the freezer until candy hardens, about 5 minutes.
6

Remove and let them get to room temperature before serving.

Expert Tips

tip 1
If candy coating is too thick, add a small amount of paramount crystals or shortening to thin it out.

Nutrition Information

160 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 0g Protein, 25g Total Carbohydrate, 15g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 160

Calories from Fat: 60

Total Fat: 6g; 10%

Saturated Fat: 5g; 26%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 5mg; 2%

Sodium: 30mg; 1%

Potassium: 0mg; 0%

Total Carbohydrate: 25g; 8%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Sugars: 15g

Protein: 0g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%

Vitamin C: 0%; 0%

Calcium: 0%; 0%

Iron: 0%; 0%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

If you’re a fan of orange Creamsicles™ and love sweet treats, these cute little candy pops are perfect for you! Each tiny pop has a creamy vanilla candy center and is coated in orange-flavored candy coating. They look and taste like a Creamsicle™, but they’re bite-sized and don't have to be kept in the freezer. This recipe for these fun sweets was inspired by Elizabeth LaBau's Orange Creamsicle™ Patties recipe. To create these pops, you first need to make some vanilla cream candy. It's super simple to do. Tip: If candy coating is too thick, add a small amount of paramount crystals or shortening to thin it out. Allow the candies to get to room temperature before serving.

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