Brownie Pops

These are really quite a kid pleaser for parties. Don't even have to use paper plates here.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1 (22 1/2ounce) box  Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix, with syrup
• 24  craft  wooden popsicle sticks
• 1  cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1  cup white chocolate chips
• 4  teaspoons shortening, divided in half

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Line a 13 X 9 inch pan with foil so foil extends over sides of pan.
3. Spray foil with cooking spray.
4. Make brownie mix following package directions on box for a 13 X 9 inch pan.
5. Cool completely for 1 hour.
6. Place brownies in freezer for 30 minutes.
7. Remove brownies from pan by lifting foil carefully.
8. Peel foil from sides of brownies.
9. Cut brownies into 24 equal sized squares (Each square should be about 1 1/2 X 3 1/4-inch).
10. Gently insert sticks into each brownie, peeling foil from bars.
11. Place on baking sheet and freeze 30 minutes.
12. Pour chips into separate bowls adding 2 teaspoons shortening to each bowl.
13. Microwave uncovered on high for about 1 minute.
14. Stir until smooth.
15. If necessary, microwave an additional 5 seconds at a time till smooth.
16. Dip top 1/2 to 1/3 of each bar in either chocolate or white chocolate.
17. Decorate with assorted candy sprinkles or decors.