Birthday party inspiration: DIY Hello Kitty cake pops

photo credit: bakerella.blogspot.comIt's no secret that I love to bake. I have a particular fondness for baking cookies and cakes that are kid-inspired because the end result is usually something that can be used for a future birthday party (either at home or at school) or family event that includes kids.

Plus? When I test out recipes, I can report back on ideas that work (or others, not so much).

If you have a kid that loves Hello Kitty, you must behold the goodness that is the Hello Kitty cake pop, courtesy of baking goddess Bakerella. The tutorial makes this project look easy peasy. And guess what? I am trying it this weekend (but since my boys are not Hello Kitty fans, I'm coming up with a twist.)

Two reasons I love this idea: one, it's CUTE and two, the kids can easily get involved.

Count on a full report from the crazedparent test kitchen next week (plus a review of Batter Blaster).

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