Packaging and pricing for cake pops?

[cookielove]

Ok Dippinpops, I have some more questions for you!

-do you add the sugar/candy to the pop right after you dip it in the chocolate?
-how do you give them to your customers? You use the small treat bags, but then what? Do you put them in a box after that?

Thanks and sorry for all the questions!!

[DippinPops]

I have 6X6 boxes and I will usually put them cake side down. Or I will lay them head-to-toe style & layered. Depends really on how many there are. You could also use those foil disposable baking pans. I also have stands that I let them use (the Wilton lollipop stands - they were on clearance once at Michaels & I bought a bunch - I think I have some still in the boxes lol!)

I don't add anything to the pops until 30-60 seconds after I dip it, otherwise everything just slides off!

Don't apologize for questions!!! I have so many of my own sometimes & I am glad to have this forum!

[Vicki]

I just made cake balls (no sticks) for the first time this week. They were pretty good for a first try, but I always have trouble dipping....at least while I'm dipping I "think" I'm having problems, but once they set up they don't look bad! It was kind of fun. I wouldn't have the patience to do the character pops, though.

[DippinPops]

Vicki I agree, for the amount of time they take to make vs. how long they take to eat...! Aren't they yummy though?!?

[cookielove]

Thanks Dippinpops That makes sense about waiting to add the sprinkles! I think I'll se if I can find some boxes tomorrow at Michael's or HL also.
And I agree with you both--anytime I've made cake balls it seems to take FOREVER and then people devour them in an instant! But they are just so good. I don't think I'll offer character pops to customers, but I'm going to try some Elmo ones for my little guy's birthday in April--we'll see how those turn out!!

[Vicki]

They are pretty good, Michelle. But, I think I like them better when kept in the refrigerator..I'm not sure I like the texture of the ones @ room temp. It could be I just didn't have the right ratio of frosting to cake since it was my first try. I'd love to taste one of yours since you've been doing it a while, you've probably got a better handle on what tastes best.

[DippinPops]

My taste testers' favorites are by far banana/chocolate and golden butter yellow/chocolate (they call it "pound cake") - I haven't ever had them cold, will have to try it!