KISSES Cake Pops

Remove wrappers from chocolates. Using point of small paring knife "drill" small hole (about 1/4 inch deep) into bottom each chocolate piece; set aside. Fill small bowl with granulated sugar.

Place 1 tablespoon chocolate chips (for caramel filled chocolates) or white creme chips (for cookies 'n crème candies) in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium (50%) for 15 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at medium an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth when stirred. One at a time, dip about 1/4 inch of the tip of a lollipop stick into melted chocolate and insert into hole in bottom of chocolate piece. Place pointed end of chocolate piece into sugar; straighten so that piece is upright with stick pointing straight up. While chocolate is very soft readjust stick so that it is straight. (You will probably need to straighten the stick several times before the chocolate hardens enough to hold the position and it is best to only work with a few at a time). Once stick is firmly in position insert into foam block.

Crumble cake into medium bowl; add just enough frosting so that the cake crumbs stick together and the mixture is moldable. For each pop scoop out a level tablespoon mixture and roll into ball. Flatten ball slightly; shape around chocolate piece on stick so that the piece is covered and forms ball on top of the stick. Insert stick back into foam piece. Cover; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until ready to dip. (The amount of cake mixture will vary depending on cake recipe used. Any extra cake mixture can be used to make additional pops or cake balls).

Place remaining milk chocolate chips, white creme chips and shortening in deep microwave-safe bowl (such as large glass measuring cup). Microwave at medium for 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at medium an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth when stirred.

Dip cake pop into melted chocolate mixture; gently tap off excess coating. Immediately add sprinkles; insert coated pop back into foam block. Repeat until all pops are coated. (If coating mixture cools and coating becomes difficult, microwave at medium 10 to 15 seconds; stir). Use leftover coating for dipping pretzel rods or other snacks. Store pops in cool, dry place. Use pops within two weeks.