The Tired Woman's Guide to Bake Sales

A Way to Tap into the Cake Pop Craze Without Losing Sleep

There's no denying that those little balls of sweetness are adorable (hi, fluffy sheep with tiny pink heart noses), but they can take hours—if not days—to make. We've got two shortcuts: Make them with doughnut holes or Rice Krispie treats instead (just form the treats into balls instead of pressing them into a pan). Then get creative with the toppings, from tiramisu (cocoa powder and a chocolate-covered espresso bean) to Mexican hot chocolate (chocolate spiked with cinnamon).