Gluten Free Brownie Pops

Ingredients

Your favorite Gluten Free Brownie Mix, and ingredients to prepare mix

2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 1/2 teaspoon shortening

Sprinkles, sanding sugar, chopped nuts, flake coconut or other edible decor

16 craft/popsicle sticks or lollipop sticks

*Special Equipment: Brownie Pop Mold or Square Baking Pan lined with foil or parchment paper

Directions

Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. If using a brownie pop baking mold, fill the cups and bake for 25-30 minutes at temperature directed by mix. Otherwise, bake according to mix directions in a square pan lined with foil or parchment paper and sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray.

For Brownie Pop Molds:

Cool brownies completely while in mold. Invert the mold and press gently to release brownie pops. n small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High about 45 seconds, stir until smooth. If necessary, microwave additional 5-10 seconds at a time. Dip each stick into the melted chocolate and insert into brownies (do this step for all brownies first, so sticks have time to dry before you begin to decorate.) Dip 1/3 to 1/2 of each brownie into melted chocolate; and add sprinkles or other decor immediately. Allow to dry on waxed paper or foil.

For Brownies Baked in a Square Pan:

Cool brownies completely, then place in freezer for 30 minutes. Remove brownies from pan by lifting foil or paper; peel foil or paper from sides of brownies. Cut brownies into 16 bars, 4 rows by 4 rows. Gently insert craft stick into end of each bar, peeling foil from bars. Place on cookie sheet; freeze another 30 minutes.

In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High about 45 seconds; stir until smooth. If necessary, microwave additional 5-10 seconds at a time. Dip top 1/3 to 1/2 of each brownie into chocolate; and add sprinkles or other decor immediately. Allow to dry on waxed paper or foil.

(gfreefoodie.com)