Christmas Cake Pops
These festive Christmas cake pops are soft, sweet, and coated in a candy shell — a fun, flexible treat perfect for sharing during the holidays. Easy to make, endlessly customizable, and full of nostalgic charm.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Mini Ice Cream Scoop
- Toothpicks or Skewers
- Parchment Paper
- Microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix or your preferred flavor
- melted butter replace oil in cake mix instructions
Frosting & Decoration
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting adjust to texture
- 2 cups candy melts any festive color
- EZ Thin or vegetable shortening optional, for smooth dipping
- holiday sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare your cake mix according to box instructions, substituting melted butter for oil.
- Let cake cool slightly, then crumble it into fine crumbs using your hands or a food processor.
- Add cream cheese frosting a spoonful at a time, mixing until mixture holds together but isn’t sticky.
- Use a mini scoop to portion, then roll into smooth balls with your hands.
- Place cake balls on parchment paper and chill until firm (about 20 minutes).
- Melt candy melts gently in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring frequently. Add EZ Thin if needed.
- Dip each chilled cake ball into melted candy using a toothpick or skewer. Let excess drip off.
- Sprinkle with festive decorations before coating hardens. Let set on parchment paper.
Notes
These cake pops are endlessly customizable — use different flavors, colors, or sprinkles to suit any occasion. Store in an airtight container and enjoy within 10 days.