Cookie pops

These are easy to make and kids LOVE them. Yes - even BIG kids!

Ingredients needed:

2 dozen Oreos or sandwich-type filled cookies

1 lb. white chocolate (or almond bark coating)

sprinkles (or crushed Oreos, chocolate shot, chopped nuts - use whatever you'd like!)

wooden popsicle sticks

plastic wrap or small bags (Walmart & Hobby Lobby sell small bags made by Wilton that are the perfect size for wrapping these pops)

On a plate, place a dozen cookies and microwave them for 8 seconds - JUST long enough to soften the inner frosting. Remove from microwave and slide a popsicle stick right up the center of each cookie. Repeat with the rest of the cookies and let them all stand at room temperature for an hour or 2 so they reset. Do NOT refrigerate them to speed up the process- the chocolate will NOT adhere to cool cookies!

Melt the white chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler, being careful not to heat TOO high - don't get ANY moisture in the chocolate either (damp spoon...). Once the chocolate is melted, put it in a small bowl - I use a coffee mug; it seems to be the best type of dipping receptacle for me.

Dip the cookies, 1 at a time, gently wiping off excessive coating with a knife. Place the dipped cookies on parchment or waxed paper. Shake or apply sprinkles on the melted chocolate after you dip 2 of them. Repeat until they're all finished and let them cool for several hours until they're completely set. Place the cookies in small bags.