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Christmas Cake Pops

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Festive cake pops made with crumbled yellow cake and frosting, dipped in colorful candy melts and decorated with Christmas sprinkles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz / 432g) yellow cake mix, plus ingredients on box
  • 1/2 cup (120g) cream cheese frosting, canned or homemade
  • 8 oz (225g) white candy melts
  • 8 oz (225g) red candy melts
  • 8 oz (225g) green candy melts
  • Christmas sprinkles, for decorating
  • 30 (6-inch) lollipop sticks

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake the cake mix in a 9×13-inch pan following the box instructions. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 to 2 hours.
  2. Once cool, trim the browned top and edges from the cake. Crumble the remaining cake into a large bowl until you have fine crumbs.
  3. Add the frosting to the cake crumbs. Mix with a spatula or your hands until a dough-like consistency forms.
  4. Use a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the mixture. Roll each portion between your palms into a smooth ball and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You should have about 30 balls.
  5. Melt a small amount (about 1/4 cup) of one color of candy melts. Dip the tip of a lollipop stick about 1/2 inch into the melted candy, then insert it into a cake ball, pushing it about halfway through. Repeat for all cake balls. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  6. Place the red, green, and white candy melts into separate deep, microwave-safe mugs or bowls. Microwave one color at a time in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
  7. Remove the cake pops from the freezer. Dip one pop into the melted candy, ensuring it is fully submerged. Gently tap the stick on the rim of the mug to let excess candy drip off.
  8. While the coating is still wet, add your Christmas sprinkles.
  9. Place the finished cake pop upright in a styrofoam block or a piece of floral foam to set completely, about 10 minutes. Repeat with the remaining pops, reheating the candy melts as needed.

Notes

  • If the candy coating is too thick for dipping, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to thin it out.
  • Work in small batches, keeping the other cake pops in the freezer until you are ready to dip them. This helps them stay firm.
  • A styrofoam block is very helpful for drying the cake pops upright. If you don’t have one, you can lay them on parchment paper, which will result in one flat side.

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