I realize this post is random and not particularily well photographed, but I wanted to share a little project I tried the other day. Some of you domestic divas may be aware of the latest craze of "Cake Pops" (which I think started by the cute-as-a-button baking blog Balkerella). I am far from a baker/chef/domestic, but I do love me a good crafty project. As much as my job is really fun and creative, I think I(everyone) still need creative outlets that have no point beyond my own personal joy.
For Dane's first Birthday I thought of doing a Sock Monkey theme since I had some photos of him in his sock monkey costume from Halloween. Anyway long story long... I made some Sock Monkey Cake Pops! I will post more photos from Dane's Birthday party soon...Roll the cake balls and make "pops"
Dip the pops into chocolate (this is the hard part)
Get your "accesories" ready, the chocolate melts fast!
Large sprinkles for eyes.
You'll need some foam to keep them up-right.
I used 'Pull 'n' Peel Twizlers' for "yarn" for the hat.
Ta dah!
My nephew Drew loved them once he figured out he was allowed to eat them.
Ouch!
Those look wonderful! Did it take a long time?
Posted by: alissa | March 12, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Thanks Alissa! There are a few steps so takes some time, but once you dip the chocolate you have to go quick. I recommend recruiting a friend for help :)
Posted by: Jennie Sewell | March 14, 2011 at 12:04 PM
I ran across your blog while searching for ideas for my son's upcoming sock monkey party! These are precious! What did you use for ears and what exactly is the white candy?
Posted by: Ashley Waldrop | April 17, 2011 at 09:30 PM
Hi Ashley, the ears are Raisinetes and the white candy are the chocolate "melts" that you buy for dipping the cakeballs into. Good luck with your party!
Posted by: Jennie Sewell | April 18, 2011 at 09:57 AM
These are SERIOUSLY some of THE cutest cake pops EVER! You should send a photo to Bakerella:) Thanks for sharing. Bookmarked!
Posted by: Sue | April 18, 2011 at 04:52 PM
Oh, these are wonderful. Sock monkeys are my favorite. Is it okay if I post about this on my blog and link and credit back to you? Please let me know.
~Jenifer
Posted by: Jenifer | May 01, 2011 at 11:17 AM
OMG! These are absolutely the most adorable thing that I have seen!
Posted by: emily | May 02, 2011 at 07:41 PM
Super CUTE.....would go perfect with my sock monkey hats
I'm pinning this:-)
Posted by: Girlinair | May 05, 2011 at 08:36 PM
whoa, fantastic, I'm going to make some using my truffle recipe - more chocolate!
Posted by: Ellen | May 06, 2011 at 10:43 AM
These are SO cute! I want to try these for my son's sock monkey birthday party this Saturday. A few questions - did you have to melt the white chocolate pieces or were you able to just stick them on since the dipped chocolate was melted - if that makes sense? And are they regular size white chocolate melts or did you cut them any? Same question about sticking the raisenets - I'm assuming they just stuck since the chocolate was melted too. Thanks so much for your help - I'm so happy to find this! :)
Posted by: sarah @ life {sweet} life | May 15, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Hi Sarah, I tried to apply the white melts to the ball before it was dry. Also I melted a little white chocolate to use for "glue" on the white parts like the yarn on the hat (if you can't get the mouth/hat on in time you can also do it this way). Same with ears, I tried to get them on the before the ball dried, but if you can't, make more "glue with dark choc melt. Good luck!
Posted by: Jennie Sewell | May 17, 2011 at 12:03 PM
DARLING!
Posted by: Sue | June 15, 2011 at 11:24 AM
This is the cutest thing EVER! I am super excited to try these for my boy's 1st birthday. I have a question tho.. for the cake pops, how did you make those? Cake mix, bake, crumble then add frosting and shape? Thank you again for sharing!!
Posted by: Martha | June 18, 2011 at 04:49 PM
Hi Martha, that is correct. Use 3/4 can of frosting, not too much so the balls are still firm enough to stay on the stick. Check out Bakerella for more info on the process. Good luck!
Posted by: Jennie Sewell | June 19, 2011 at 03:29 PM
These are incredibly delicious, over the top little morsels. The chocolate shell gives way with a little snap to a moist and soft inside, like a brownie that melts in your mouth.
Posted by: plumbing | August 06, 2011 at 12:59 AM
A pretty good recipe. I am impressed with the beautiful results, congratulations. I put forward on my French blog with a link to this article.
Posted by: Miss Cuisine | August 18, 2011 at 03:58 AM
These are absolutely adorable, I'm going to try making them for my friends twin niece and nephews first birthday party!
Posted by: Denise | February 22, 2012 at 03:13 PM