Best 5 Jack O Lantern Pops Recipes

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Are you ready to create a delightful Halloween treat that will surely be a hit among your family and friends? Look no further than the enchanting Jack O' Lantern Pops! These treats combine the fun of Halloween with the irresistible taste of chocolate and marshmallow. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this article will guide you through the magical process of making these festive treats. Get ready to transform ordinary ingredients into spooky and delicious Jack O' Lantern Pops that will be the highlight of your Halloween party!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JACK-O'-LANTERN CAKE POPS



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These candy-coated, decorated cake pops made from Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix and Rich & Creamy frosting make cute Halloween dessert treats!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 54

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting (from 1-lb container)
4 cups orange candy melts
2 tablespoons shortening
54 paper lollipop sticks
Black string licorice, cut into 54 (2 1/2-inch) pieces
Block of plastic foam
1/2 cup black candy melts, melted
1/4 cup small multicolored candies or sprinkles

Steps:

  • Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs. Cool. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Crumble cake into large bowl. Add frosting; mix well. Shape into 1 1/4-inch balls; flatten tops slightly. Place on cookie sheet. Freeze until firm; keep refrigerated.
  • In microwavable bowl, microwave orange candy melts and shortening uncovered on Medium (50%) 1 minute, then in 15-second intervals, until melted; stir until smooth. Dip tip of 1 lollipop stick about 1/2 inch into melted candy and insert stick into rounded bottom of 1 cake ball no more than halfway. Repeat. Return to cookie sheet. Refrigerate 5 minutes. Remove from refrigerator a few at a time. Dip cake balls in melted orange candy; tap off excess. Poke opposite end of stick into foam block. Immediately attach licorice to look like handle, holding in place until set. Let stand until coating is set.
  • Spoon melted black candy into resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut off tiny corner of bag; squeeze bag to pipe jack-o'-lantern face onto each cake pop. Use melted orange candy to attach candies to tops of pops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 115 mg

JACK-O'-LANTERN POPS



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As soon as they see these pumpkin pops, your little ghouls' and goblins' faces will light right up. -Clara Coulson Minney, Washington Court House, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
Red and yellow gel food coloring
6 cups Rice Krispies
Wooden pop sticks
Miniature chocolate, green and yellow Tootsie Roll Midgees, as desired
Miniature green apple AirHeads bars
Black decorating gel or chocolate frosting, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows, butter and salt. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from heat; tint orange with red and yellow food coloring. Stir in cereal. , With buttered hands, shape mixture into six pumpkins. Insert a wooden pop stick into each pumpkin., Cut chocolate Tootsie Rolls crosswise in half; press one half into the top of each for stems. Cut AirHeads into thin strips; roll between hands to form vines. Press vines into pumpkins near stem. For leaves, roll out green Tootsie Rolls on waxed paper to 1/8-in. thickness. With kitchen scissors, cut out leaves and attach to vines., Add Jack-o'-lantern faces using decorating gel or additional Tootsie Roll cutouts made with yellow and chocolate Tootsie Rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 385mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

JACK-O'-LANTERN CAKE POPS RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by RJamoralin

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box (1 pound 2 1/4 ounces) Betty Crocker devil's food cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix package
1 cup Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1 pound container)
1 1/2 packages (14 ounces each) orange-flavored candy coating
48 paper lollipop sticks
12 small green mints or small spearmint gumdrop leaves, quartered
Styrofoam block
Food decorating pen or 2 tubes (0.68 ounces each) Betty Crocker black decorating gel

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 F. Bake cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs. Cool completely. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Crumble cake into large bowl. Add frosting; mix well with spoon. Roll cake mixture into 1-inch balls; place on cooke sheet. Freeze about 15 minutes or until firm. Refrigerate to keep chilled. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating on Medium (50%) 1 minute, then in 15-second intervals, until melted; stir until smooth. Remove a few cake balls from the refrigerator at a time so the rest remain chilled. Dip tip of 1 lollipop stick about 1/2 inch into candy coating and insert stick straight into 1 cake ball no more than halfway. Dip cake pop into melted coating; immediately insert mint on tip for pumpkin stem. Hold candy in place until set, 1 to 2 minutes. (Reheat coating in microwave if it is too thick to coat.) Carefully insert stick into Styrofoam block. Repeat steps with remaining cake balls. Using decorating pen, draw jack-o'-lantern face on each pumpkin.

JACK-O'-LANTERN POPCORN BALLS



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Kids will have a ball with this Halloween favorite from trick-or-treats past. The cute candy faces add whimsy to the crispy, crunchy snack. -Melissa Hayes, Hundred, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 quarts popped popcorn
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Yellow and red food coloring
2 to 3 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)
1/4 cup vanilla frosting
8 candy spearmint leaves

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a roasting pan; keep warm in a 200° oven. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage)., Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla and food coloring (about 1 teaspoon yellow and 9 drops red) until blended. Immediately pour over popcorn and stir until coated. When mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-1/2-in. balls, dipping hands in cold water to prevent sticking., Cut triangles and rectangles from candy bars for pumpkin eyes, noses and mouths. In a small bowl, combine the frosting with 5 drops of yellow and 3 drops of red food coloring; attach facial features with frosting. Attach a spearmint leaf to the top of each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (66g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FRUIT ROLL-UPS™ JACK-O'-LANTERNS ON A STICK



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These pumpkin pops are a cute and festive edible snack craft kids will love.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Sizzling Red/Yellow Betty Crocker™ Fruit Roll-Ups® fruit flavored snack from the Blastin' Berry Hot Colors® pack or Fruit Fusion™ variety pack
2 marshmallows
1 Blazin' Blue/Green Betty Crocker™ Fruit Roll-Ups® fruit flavored snack from the Blastin' Berry Hot Colors® pack or Fruit Fusion™ variety pack
1 pretzel stick, broken in half
2 paper lollipop sticks
Black decorating icing

Steps:

  • Unroll fruit flavored snacks; remove paper.
  • Fold Sizzling Red/Yellow fruit flavored snack in half so the yellow is folded over the red to create an orange color. Gently stretch the folded fruit flavored snack before cutting in half horizontally, to create 2 orange strips.
  • Roll up each marshmallow in an orange fruit flavored snack strip to cover sides and tops. Press open ends of fruit flavored snack together to cover marshmallow.
  • Cut 2 leaves from the Blazin' Blue/Green fruit flavored snack. Insert 1 of the pretzel pieces and leaf on top of each marshmallow to make stem and leaf of pumpkin.
  • Insert lollipop stick into bottom of each marshmallow. Decorate side of each marshmallow with black icing to look like a jack-o-lantern face.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Pumpkin, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose firm, ripe oranges to ensure easy carving and a more substantial structure for your jack-o'-lantern.
  • Use small, sharp knives or carving tools specifically designed for citrus fruits to ensure precision and avoid damaging the orange's flesh.
  • Work on a clean cutting board or surface to prevent any contamination and ensure a safe and hygienic workspace.
  • Gently insert lollipop sticks into the oranges before carving to serve as handles for your jack-o'-lantern pops.
  • Keep the carved oranges refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain their freshness and prevent spoilage.

Conclusion:

Creating jack-o'-lantern pops using oranges is a fun and creative way to add a festive touch to your Halloween celebrations. With careful carving, delicious fillings, and spooky decorations, you can transform ordinary oranges into delightful treats that kids and adults alike will love. These treats are not only visually appealing but also provide a refreshing and nutritious snack option. Remember to choose firm oranges, use appropriate carving tools, and maintain proper hygiene during preparation. Store the carved oranges in the refrigerator until ready to serve to ensure freshness and prevent spoilage. Enjoy crafting these jack-o'-lantern pops and spreading Halloween cheer among your family and friends!

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