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    Home » Holiday » Halloween » Pumpkin Pops

    Pumpkin Pops

    Published: Sep 12, 2012 · Modified: Sep 22, 2022 by Tonia Larson

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

     

    pumpkin pops
    Yesterday was too warm to feel like autumn. My van showed 98°F at 5:30 yesterday evening! Today’s high is supposed to be only 66°F. What a roller coaster ride in various temperatures! With the cooler weather comes more fall projects. In past years, we’ve made lollipop ghosts but this year we put a twist on that classic by making pumpkin pops.

    pumpkin pops supplies

    I used orange and green tissue paper, pennies, Tootsie pops and baker’s twine…as well as a Sharpie which is not pictured here. I have to admit that I am terrible at taking these “ingredient” photos when crafting or baking. I am forever leaving one item or another out of the picture. Or I decide to make a last minute addition and can’t go back to take another supply photo.

    tissue paper circles

    Cut the green tissue paper into circles that measure 5 1/2 inches across and the orange tissue paper into circles that measure 4 1/2 inches across.

    sucker on a penny

    Layer the items like this:
    orange circle
    green circle
    penny
    lollipop
    The pennies make it possible to stand the pumpkins up. These could be made without the pennies for younger kids and put into a bowl or laid out on a tray.

    wrapped tootsie pop

    Wrap the tissue paper around the lollipop. The orange circle just reaches around the lollipop.

    tied with bakers twine

    Tie a piece of baker’s twine around the lollipop to hold the tissue in place.

    pumpkin face

    Using an ultra fine point Sharpie, draw the faces on the pumpkins.

    pumpkin pop

    One would think my kids never get candy because they are anxiously awaiting the publishing of this post so they can have one of these pumpkin pops! I am thinking they are too cute to eat yet…should I make them wait or give in?

    More Halloween

    • pumpkin oreo balls with pretzel stems and green leaves.
      Pumpkin Oreo Balls
    • decorated Halloween cookies
      Halloween Cookies
    • inside of a pumpkin cookie with cream cheese frosting
      Pumpkin Cookie Recipe
    • hot apple cider in a glass cup with an apple slice and mulling spices inside.
      Mulled Cider

    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Juan Carlos says

      October 26, 2020 at 2:32 pm

      Very nice!

      Happy halloween
      🎃

      Reply
    2. Chris says

      August 23, 2018 at 6:21 pm

      Can’t wait to try making these for our church trunk or treat.

      Reply
    3. kay says

      September 26, 2014 at 9:55 am

      I enjoy watching a childs face when they see something new like a new type candy or toy . To me it can be amazing. I help at our church and so I like to find or keep my eyes open for new ideas , anything to make someone happy . That is what I want to do most !!!!!!!

      Reply
    4. Linda says

      September 17, 2013 at 12:19 pm

      What a cute idea ! Wish I had come across these last year. I love your recipes too and I have shared some of them on my blog….thank you !

      Reply
    5. Debra Kapellakis says

      September 28, 2012 at 5:58 pm

      Cute, fun, easy, quick, you are clever! I like these. 😀

      Reply
    6. Crystal says

      September 17, 2012 at 3:23 pm

      I’ve been meaning to come back and comment that these are SO cute! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Liz says

      September 17, 2012 at 5:33 am

      GREAT idea! So simple, but these look so very nice!

      Reply
    8. Maysem says

      September 15, 2012 at 2:19 pm

      Cute! I agree, kids will love these!

      Reply
    9. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

      September 15, 2012 at 5:10 am

      These are just too cute. What an adorable and unique ‘trick-or-treat’ favor. I know the kids in my neighborhood would love these. 🙂

      Reply
    10. Dixie n Dottie says

      September 14, 2012 at 10:39 pm

      Super, super cute! Well done! :)http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/2012_09_10_archive.html

      Reply
    11. Reannah @ {Shaped by Grace} says

      September 14, 2012 at 2:50 am

      Oh – give in!! :):) These are adorable!! They’d make a great gift for kids to give to their classmates too! 🙂

      Reply
    12. Rhonda says

      September 13, 2012 at 7:44 pm

      Another craft idea my kids will love!

      Reply
    13. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

      September 13, 2012 at 6:36 pm

      Adorable … and I love the penny idea to make them stand up. So cute!

      Reply
    14. Jen @ frazzled 5 says

      September 13, 2012 at 1:54 pm

      Too cute- cannot wait to pin and make some soon! My little ones would be just beside themselves with the hidden penny inside:)

      Reply
    15. Teresa says

      September 13, 2012 at 11:33 am

      Thanks Tonia!I am making these for my kids at school!They are so cute!

      Reply
    16. thepaintedapron.com says

      September 13, 2012 at 11:14 am

      Super cute, I see lots of possibilities here for many occasions! Thanks for the inspirations

      Reply
    17. Anne @ Domesblissity says

      September 13, 2012 at 4:15 am

      So, so cute Tonia. I might do some of these up for the trick or treaters. (I just wish we were into halloween a little bit more over here.)Anne xx

      Reply
    18. Creative Raisins says

      September 12, 2012 at 7:12 pm

      Those are adorable, the kids will love them.

      Reply
    19. Ginger says

      September 12, 2012 at 5:54 pm

      Very cute! My kids are the same way. The other day I was taking pictures of cupcakes…I told them if they were good & let me get my pictures done the cupcakes were all theirs. I’m such a mean mama. ha! 😉 But it worked!

      Reply
    20. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

      September 12, 2012 at 5:32 pm

      This is such an adorable idea! It is so perfect for a Halloween party! Love it.

      Reply
    21. Stephanie @ Henry Happened says

      September 12, 2012 at 4:53 pm

      how do you come up with such clever ideas?! this is too cute!!!

      Reply
    22. Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says

      September 12, 2012 at 3:47 pm

      These are so great! I’m planning treats for College Boy and these are perfect because I have to mail stuff so I can send a bunch!

      Reply

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