Fake Cake Pops for Mom

Made these today in my Daddy and Me class for Mother's Day. 

Slice a pound cake into 1" thick slices and cut into shapes with mini cookie cutters.  Slide each one into a lollipop stick and place on a wire rack set in a cookie sheet.

In a medium saucepan, mix 9 c powdered sugar, 1/2 c corn syrup, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1/2 c water.  Stir over medium heat until smooth.  Let sit for 5 minutes, then divide into bowls and color as desired.  Pour ever icing over the pound cake shapes, decorate, and let dry for 20-30 minutes.  If the icing starts to harden, reheat in the microwave for 15 seconds.