Orange Creamsicle™ Candy Pops

By MJH

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

Details

Adapted from tablespoon.com

Preparation

Step 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Remove and let them get to room temperature before serving.