Brownie Pops

Ingredients

• 1 (22 1/2 ounce) box Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix, with syrup

• 24 craft wooden popsicle sticks
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 4 teaspoons shortening, divided in half

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Line a 13 X 9 inch pan with foil so foil extends over sides of pan.

3. 3

   Spray foil with cooking spray.

4. 4

   Make brownie mix following package directions on box for a 13 X 9 inch pan.

5. 5

   Cool completely for 1 hour.

6. 6

   Place brownies in freezer for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove brownies from pan by lifting foil carefully.

8. 8

   Peel foil from sides of brownies.

9. 9

   Cut brownies into 24 equal sized squares (Each square should be about 1 1/2 X 3 1/4-inch).

10. 10

    Gently insert sticks into each brownie, peeling foil from bars.

11. 11

    Place on baking sheet and freeze 30 minutes.

12. 12

    Pour chips into separate bowls adding 2 teaspoons shortening to each bowl.

13. 13

    Microwave uncovered on high for about 1 minute.

14. 14

    Stir until smooth.

15. 15

    If necessary, microwave an additional 5 seconds at a time till smooth.

16. 16

    Dip top 1/2 to 1/3 of each bar in either chocolate or white chocolate.

17. 17

    Decorate with assorted candy sprinkles or decors.