Star Crispy Cake Pops

Ingredients:

• 100g butter

• 5 cups rice bubbles

• 1 packet (approx. 280g) marshmallows

• 1 tsp vanilla essence (optional)

• Sprinkles, edible glitter, or coloured sugar (optional)

• White or dark chocolate (for coating – optional)

Supplies:

• Large pot

• Wooden spoon or silicone spatula

• Baking tray

• Baking paper

• Star-shaped cookie cutter

• Popsicle sticks or cake pop sticks

• Microwave-safe bowl (if coating in chocolate)

Steps:

1. Prep Your Tray:Line a baking tray with baking paper. Set aside.

2. Melt the Marshmallow Mix:In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter.Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.Optional: Add vanilla essence and mix in.

3. Add Rice Bubbles:Remove pot from heat. Gently stir in rice bubbles until fully coated.

4. Shape & Cut:Pour mixture onto the lined tray. Press down firmly and evenly (use another sheet of baking paper and your hands or a flat spatula).Let it cool for 10–15 minutes but not fully harden.

5. Cut Your Stars:Use your star cookie cutter to press out shapes. If needed, re-press trimmings together and cut more.

6. Add Sticks:Carefully insert a popsicle stick into the base of each star. If the mixture is too firm, dip the stick in a bit of melted chocolate first to help it hold.

7. Optional Decoration:

   • Melt chocolate and dip each star or drizzle on top.

   • Sprinkle with stars, glitter, or coloured sugar before the chocolate sets.

8. Let Set:Place in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to firm up.

Other Info:

• Makes approx. 12–15 cake pops depending on size of your cutter.

• Can be made the day before and stored in an airtight container.

• Great as a shared kai or as take-home treats.