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These patriotic pops were the perfect kids treat for a Memorial Day BBQ that we went to and I definitely plan to make them again for 4th of July (or any other occasion). These Rice Krispie treat sparklers from 5 Minutes for Mom.com were my inspiration. However, with summer and shortcake on my mind, I turned them into berry shortcake pops. With a pound cake star, whipped cream frosting and strawberries or an assortment of berries, these patriotic pops are like a deconstructed {straw}berry shortcake.
I ultimately used wooden skewers and cut off the sharp point because the festive striped straws I had planned to use took out the centers of the berries. If using sharp skewers is a concern…
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