I don’t like to throw things away. I’m not a hoarder…not much of one anyway! But before tossing something I always consider if it can be re-used in a future craft project or recycled. The kids love those (sugar free) ring pops from the store, so I decided to save the plastic rings and see if I could make my own homemade ring pops. Here’s what I came up with…
Homemade Ring Pops
All I used to make these chocolate rose ring pops is a silicone candy mold that I picked up on Amazon, Hershey milk chocolate chips, and the plastic rings I had saved. I love that the silicone molds don’t even need to be sprayed with cooking spray. It’s just so easy!
Simply melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler, carefully spoon melted chocolate into the molds and place the plastic rings into the chocolate. Next, allow to set. Mine took about 20 minutes in the refrigerator. Of course I had more chocolate than I had rings, so I just made some chocolate roses that look precious in one of my fancy candy dishes.
The girls love these homemade ring pops and I like that they were so simple to make. Next time, I think I’ll use some colored candy melts and use bug molds for the boys. Which ring pops will you be making?
Those look pretty but messy! But that’s all part of the fun, right? 🙂
yes! messy is good! 🙂
This is a really cute idea. I have been molding chocolate for years. I love this.
How neat! Ring pops were one of my favorite candies as a kid. 🙂
Those are the funnest things ever!!! My nephew’s birthday is coming up and I think we might have to make those!! Great meeting you at BlogHer, by the way. 🙂
Thanks Jennifer! I loved meeting you at BlogHer!
cute idea! reminds me of my favorite treat as a kid. my mom would put sugar in milk, stir it up and then put it into ice cube trays. Throw in a strawberry and stab it with a toothpick – then freeze. It’d be fun to adjust this to use the ring pops instead of toothpicks!
That sounds like such a fun treat! My mom used to do neat stuff like that too. Great memories!
Such a great idea! One of my favorite things to do with my mom as a kid was to help her make candies and chocolates.
What an awesome idea! Very creative.
What a fantastic idea Angela. I must try this
What a wonderful idea. Thank you for sharing this! And also for having such a great blog full of information. The time and effort you put into this is very much appreciated!
Thank you so much Carol! You made our day!
These are adorable! Can’t wait to try them!!