Secret Center Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Pops

Ingredients

• 16 oz candy coating disks (almond bark)
• 1 box betty fun chocolate cupcake mix betty crocker®
• 18  peanut butter cups mini peanut butter cups® (from 8-oz bag)
• 18  you will also need: parchment paper 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• oven
• plastic wrap
• microwave
• pastry bag

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make and bake cupcakes as directed on box; cool completely, about 30 minutes.
2. Make peanut butter filling as directed on box except omit placing the filling in pastry bag. In large bowl, crumble cake; stir in filling until well blended.
3. Turn candies upside down. Carefully insert sticks into the center of each candy but do not push all the way through. Form cake mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls around each unwrapped mini cup.
4. Place on waxed paper or plastic wrap-lined cookie sheet. Freeze 1 to 2 hours or until firm.
5. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave the candy coating uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 15-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth.
6. Remove one-half of the balls from freezer. Dip and roll each ball in coating.
7. Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Immediately sprinkle with decorations. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.