01 -
Bake red velvet cake according to box and cool completely.
02 -
Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar and salt until smooth.
03 -
Crumble cake, mix with frosting, roll into balls and chill.
04 -
Melt candy melts with shortening in microwave.
05 -
Dip sticks in coating, insert in balls, freeze to set.
06 -
Coat each pop in melted candy and let set upright.
07 -
Add optional stripes or hearts once coating starts to set.