Mrs. Claus Cookie Pops

Directions

1. 1
   Insert a pop stick into the filling of each cookie; place on a waxed paper-lined
2. 2
   . To secure sticks, freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
3. 3
   In a microwave, melt pink candy coating with 3 cups white candy coating, stirring until well blended. Dip cookies in coating, allowing excess to drip off (reheat coating as necessary). Attach popcorn for buns in Mrs. Claus' hair; return to
4. 4
   . Freeze until set, about 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Melt remaining white candy coating. Dip popcorn and tops of cookies in white coating for hair; swirl with a small spatula to make curls. Return to
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   .
7. 7
   Transfer black icing to a pastry bag or food-safe plastic bag fitted with a small round pastry tip; pipe eyes and eyeglasses onto faces. Add decorations as desired, using melted coating to attach. Let stand at room temperature until set.