Easy Snowman Cake Pops for Festive Fun ⛄
These adorable snowman cake pops are a festive and fun treat perfect for the holidays! Made from a delicious cake and creamy frosting, coated in white chocolate, and decorated with cute candy details.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Lollipop Sticks
- Stand or Styrofoam Block
- Small Piping Bag
Ingredients
Cake & Frosting
- 1 box vanilla or chocolate cake mix (plus required ingredients listed on the box) or your favorite homemade cake recipe
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating & Decorations
- 16 ounces white candy melts or good quality white chocolate
- Mini Reese’s peanut butter cups
- Mini chocolate chips or brown M&M minis
- Orange candy melts or orange sprinkle rods
- Lollipop sticks
- Sprinkles optional
- Small piping bag or sturdy sandwich bag
Instructions
- First, bake your chosen cake, whether it's from a mix or your special homemade recipe. Let it cool completely – this is key for a great texture and easy handling!
- Next, whip up the creamy frosting. In a bowl, beat the softened butter until it's light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, beating until wonderfully smooth and creamy.
- Now for the fun part: crumble the cooled cake into a big bowl. Mix in about three-quarters of your delicious frosting until it feels like soft cookie dough that holds its shape. Roll this mixture into neat 1½-inch balls and pop them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill these for 2 hours in the fridge, or speed it up with 30 minutes in the freezer.
- Melt a little of your white candy coating. Dip one end of each lollipop stick into the melted coating, then gently push it halfway into a cake ball. This little trick ensures your cake pops stay perfectly on their sticks! Return them to the fridge for just 10 minutes to firm up.
- Time to coat! Melt the rest of your white candy coating in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until it's silky smooth. Dip each chilled cake pop into the coating, letting any extra drip off with a gentle tap. Place them upright in a stand or styrofoam block to set completely.
- Quickly decorate your adorable snowmen! Before the white coating hardens, press in two mini chocolate chips for eyes and three for buttons. Add an orange sprinkle rod or a small piece of orange candy for their cute carrot noses. Once the coating is completely dry, gently press an upside-down mini peanut butter cup on top for their charming hats. If you're feeling extra creative, use a small piping bag with melted chocolate to draw on smiles or scarves!
Notes
Feel free to get creative with your decorations! You can use different candies or icing colors to personalize your snowmen.
Nutrition information per serving (1 cake pop):
- Calories: 240
- Total Carbs: 40g
- Net Carbs: 39g
- Fats: 9g
- Protein: 2g
