Snowman Cake Pops: A Festive Treat

A Fun Wintertime Project

These adorable Snowman Cake Pops are the perfect wintertime treat. Not only are they delicious, but they’re also a fun and easy project to do with kids. Whether you’re making them for a holiday party, a winter birthday, or just a fun weekend activity, these snowman cake pops are sure to be a hit.

A Sweet and Festive Snack

These cake pops are the perfect blend of sweet and salty. The creamy cake, combined with the rich chocolate coating and the crunchy pretzels, creates a flavor explosion in every bite. Plus, they’re so cute and festive that they’re almost too good to eat!

A Perfect Holiday Activity

Get the kids involved in the kitchen and let them help with the decorating. It’s a great way to spend quality time together and create lasting memories. You can even let them experiment with different decorations, such as colored sprinkles or candy eyes.

At their core, they’re your basic cake pops: cake crumbled and then mixed with frosting then rolled into balls and put onto popsicle sticks. I made vanilla cake and buttercream, then dipped them into melted white chocolate. Add some pretzels, icing, and mini Oreos, and you’ve got an unmistakable snowman – except they’re tiny and delicious.

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Ingredients:

• 1 box yellow cake mix – including ingredients listed on the box
• 1 (16 oz) can vanilla frosting
• 22 oz white baking chips
• 8 to 10 popsicle sticks
• Orange decorating icing 
• Black decorating icing
• Pretzel sticks – broken into 1” pieces
• Mini Oreos

Directions:

1. Prepare and bake the cake according to the instructions on the box. Bake time may vary. Let the cake cool completely.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl.
4. Stir in the frosting until the mixture is fully combined, using your hands if needed.
5. Scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture into your hands and roll it into a ball. Set it aside. This will be the bottom half of the snowman. Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a second ball for the top half of the snowman. Repeat with the remaining mixture—you should have 8 to 10 larger balls and 8 to 10 smaller balls.
6. Melt a tablespoon of chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until melted.
7. Slide the smaller ball onto one of the popsicle sticks.
8. Then, dip the larger ball into the melted chocolate before sliding it onto the popsicle stick underneath the smaller ball. Gently press the snowman onto the baking sheet so it can stand on its own. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden.
9. Heat the remaining chocolate in a microwave-safe cup. Using a cup makes it easier to dip the entire snowman. Dip each snowman into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is thoroughly coated. Transfer to the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining snowmen.
10. Before the chocolate hardens, press two pretzel sticks into the sides of each snowman to create arms. Let the snowmen sit for 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
11. Using the black decorating icing, draw two small dots for the eyes and a curved line of small dots for the mouth.
12. Using the orange decorating icing, draw a line between the eyes and mouth to create the nose.
13. On the bottom half of the snowman, use the black decorating icing to draw three dots for buttons. 
14. Pipe some black icing onto a mini Oreo and stick it on the head of the snowman to create a hat.
15. Repeat with the remaining snowmen and enjoy!

FAQs:

• Can I use my yellow cake recipe instead? Absolutely! You can make your homemade yellow cake recipe!
• How long will these cake pops last? These cake pops will last for a few days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
• Can I freeze these cake pops? Yes, you can freeze these cake pops for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to have some fun! These Snowman Cake Pops are the perfect way to celebrate the winter season.

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Snowman Cake Pops

Yield: 8-10

Prep Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

At their core, these Snowmen are your basic cake pops: cake crumbled and then mixed with frosting then rolled into balls and put onto popsicle sticks. I made vanilla cake and buttercream, then dipped them into melted white chocolate. Add some pretzels, edible ink, and mini Oreos, and you’ve got an unmistakable snowman – except they’re tiny and delicious.

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Ingredients

• 1 box yellow cake mix - including ingredients listed on the box
• 1 (16 oz) can vanilla frosting
• 22 oz white baking chips
• 8 to 10 popsicle sticks
• Orange decorating icing
• Black decorating icing
• Pretzel sticks - broken into 1” pieces
• Mini Oreos

Instructions

1. Prepare and bake the cake according to the instructions on the box. Bake time may vary. Let the cake cool completely.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the frosting until the mixture is fully combined, using your hands if needed.
4. Scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture into your hands and roll it into a ball. Set it aside. This will be the bottom half of the snowman. Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a second ball for the top half of the snowman. Repeat with the remaining mixture—you should have 8 to 10 larger balls and 8 to 10 smaller balls.
5. Melt a tablespoon of chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until melted.
6. Slide the smaller ball onto one of the popsicle sticks. Then, dip the larger ball into the melted chocolate before sliding it onto the popsicle stick underneath the smaller ball. Gently press the snowman onto the baking sheet so it can stand on its own. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden.
7. Heat the remaining chocolate in a microwave-safe cup. Using a cup makes it easier to dip the entire snowman. Dip each snowman into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is thoroughly coated. Transfer to the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining snowmen.
8. Before the chocolate hardens, press two pretzel sticks into the sides of each snowman to create arms. Let the snowmen sit for 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
9. Using the black decorating icing, draw two small dots for the eyes and a curved line of small dots for the mouth.
10. Using the orange decorating icing, draw a line between the eyes and mouth to create the nose.
11. On the bottom half of the snowman, use the black decorating icing to draw three dots for buttons. 
12. Pipe some black icing onto a mini Oreo and stick it on the head of the snowman to create a hat.
13. Repeat with the remaining snowmen and enjoy!

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