This is the really easy part. Candy melting wafers are what is used for the exterior of cake pops. I always use Ghirardelli Melting Wafers because of the superior taste and quality, but you can find other, less expensive brands at specialty craft stores like Hobby Lobby and Michaels. Melt your candy wafers according to package directions and it's t...

Your cake pops will stay good for 3-4 days at room temperature in a sealed, airtight container, but they'll stay good for 6-8 weeks in the freezer! To make cake pops ahead of time and freeze them, simply place them in a freezer-safe container large enough to house them without crowding, and separate each layer with a sheet of wax paper. Seal them, ...

Now for the reallyfun part -- the decorating! All three of these Halloween Cake Pop decorating ideas were designed to be easy, fun, and completely doable for a first-time cake pop maker! They require minimal extra ingredients and steps, and they are decorating techniques that the children could easily get in on.