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Brussels Sprouts Fake Pops

March 29, 2018 By Cooking Mamas 8 Comments

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Brussels Sprouts Fake Pops

Fool your family and friends with our "fake" cake pops!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 12 Brussels sprouts
  • 12 lollipop sticks
  • 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate or candy melts
  • 1 tsp. coconut oil
  • assorted sprinkles
  • colander

Instructions

  • Clean and trim Brussels sprouts. Insert a lollipop stick into each sprout.
  • In a small microwave-safe cup or bowl, melt chocolate or candy melts and coconut oil in the microwave according to package instructions.
  • Dip and gently swirl sprouts in melted chocolate, shake off excess chocolate, decorate with sprinkles, and place in an upside-down colander to allow chocolate to harden.
  • Cook’s Note: You can place in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to speed up the process.

Filed Under: April Fool's Day, Cakes, Candy, DESSERTS, HOLIDAYS

Comments

  1. Sheila Iannarelli says

    March 30, 2021 at 2:59 pm

    Can you use frozen Brussels that have been thawed?

    Reply
    • Cooking Mamas says

      March 30, 2021 at 3:31 pm

      Hi Sheila, I wouldn’t, you’ll have a tough time getting the chocolate to stick. Hope this helps?

      Reply
  2. Cocoa Chip says

    March 31, 2021 at 2:57 pm

    Would parcooking or blanch/shocking the Brussels sprouts be okay?

    Reply
    • Cooking Mamas says

      March 31, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      Hi Cocoa Chip, this is meant to be an April Fool’s joke. I’m afraid if there is any moisture the chocolate will not stick, so I would not recommend cooking or blanching them.

      Reply
      • Ligia says

        March 31, 2023 at 10:37 pm

        I quickly blanched the brussel sprouts before reading the ingredients. Would you suggest dipping them in corn meal or flour before dipping them in chocolate so they will stick better?

        Reply
        • Cooking Mamas says

          April 1, 2023 at 9:36 am

          Oh no, you don’t want to end up with a sticky mess. I’m thinking you should dry them off REALLY well, then dip them in chocolate. Beware, any moisture will seize the chocolate. Good Luck!

          Reply

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