Prepare the fudge brownies based on the package instructions and allow them to cool completely at room temperature. Remove the brownies from the pan.  Remove the outside layer from the brownies and discard.

Crumble the remaining brownies into a large bowl. Mash the brownie crumbles together.  Shape mashed brownies into about 24-36 balls (depending on their size) and place on a lined cookie sheet. I used a cookie scoop to ensure that each one is approximately the same size

.Insert a cake pop stick into each brownie ball and freeze for 2 hours.

In a microwave safe bowl, heat the candy melts and the shortening in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one until fully melted.

Dip each brownie ball into the melted candy melts.  Make sure that the candy covers the brownie ball completely.  Allow the excess melted candy to drip off back into the bowl.

Then place the stick of cake pops in a block of styrofoam while the candy dries and solidifies.  Add the sprinkles immediately before the candy dries.

Continue until all the brownie cake pops have been covered.

Once all the brownie cake pops are dry, they are ready to serve and enjoy!