These little beauties are the most fun I’ve ever had making a Valentine’s Day dessert. It’s an easy dessert that looks so festive and pretty yet the process is super fun. I made them with my kids and we had a blast!
We were heading to my parent’s 56th wedding anniversary celebration at my sister’s house and thought it would be fun to make an easy dessert to bring. It was a low-key affair and these were a perfect Valentine’s dessert for the kids to enjoy (the adults ended up enjoying them, too)!
They’re basically just Twinkies that you dip in white chocolate then drizzle with more chocolate. And I warn you now: these are sweet. VERY sweet. But you’d probably already guessed that since they’re Twinkies dipped in chocolate. We also made an Oreo cookie version:
These are the products I purchased (all were easily found at Michael’s except the Twinkies and Oreos):
- Wilton White Candy Melts (two packages)
- Wilton Dark Chocolate Candy Melts (one package)
- Wilton Red Chocolate Candy Melts (one package)
- Wilton Pink Chocolate Candy Melts (one package)
- Wilton Chocolate Melting Bags
- Tiny Valentine’s Day Heart Sprinkles
- Lollipop Sticks (the longer ones)
- Twinkies & Oreos
I’m sure you can easily figure out to make them. In fact, the only tip you’ll really need is to dip the lollipop sticks in the white chocolate before putting in the Twinkies, then freeze them for 10 minutes so that the sticks stay in the Twinkies. However, if you’d like more details, you can check out the site where I found these little beauties (you can see the step-by-step process there). For the Oreos, pop the cookies in the microwave for 20 seconds-ish until the filling is soft. Separate the wafers then drizzle a tiny bit of chocolate over the filling. Place a lollipop stick across the filling and press a little firmly. Place the other wafer back on top and allow to harden for about 30 minutes.
Amy @Very Culinary says
Freaking brilliant! Twinkies FTW.
the wicked noodle says
Thanks, Ame :)
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
These are so cute! We don’t have Twinkies over here but if we did, I’d make these!
the wicked noodle says
Thanks Maureen!
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
I am in lover with these! What a creative idea and your drizzle work is flawless. I would love to have this on Valentine’s Day!
Kristy Bernardo says
Thanks, Toni! mwah! :)
Arlene @FlourOnMyFace says
Kristie
I love your Twinkie Pops. I also love dipping OREO’s in chocolate. They are so much fun for the kids!
Kristy Bernardo says
SO much fun for the kids!! Thanks, Arlene :)
Blessing says
I love the creativity and it’s worth giving a try. I also love the spiral binding around the pops. Thanks for sharing.
Kristy Bernardo says
Thank you, Blessing!
amanda @ fake ginger says
I am obsessed with these. I’m totally showing up to my kids’ Valentine’s Day parties with these. And the teachers are going to hate me but I don’t care.
Kristy Bernardo says
hahaha, you’re too funny, amanda!! :)
Rachel @ The Stay At Home Chef says
Genius! It’s like a cake pop without all the work! And it’s super cute too!
Kristy Bernardo says
Thanks, Rachel!
Susan@LunaCafe says
Whoa, what a trip! These would rock at a kid’s party. Not sure I could resist eating the Twinkies before decorating them all though. :-)
Kristy Bernardo says
Yeah, the kids mouths all fell open when they saw these :) Too fun! Have a great day, Susan :)
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
Such a cute idea!
Kristy Bernardo says
Thanks, Brandon!
Shannon @ Dinner from the Heart says
Anytime you can dip anything in chocolate I’m all for it. I saw these the other day and thought how cute they were. Great job – they look beautiful. :)
Kristy Bernardo says
Thanks so much, Shannon :)
Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says
I loveeeee these. They are so festive and adorable that I want to squeeze them. If they had cheeks.. I would pinch them.
Kristy Bernardo says
hahaha, that cracked me up :) Thanks, Miranda!