This EASY snowman cake pops recipe is the perfect make ahead Christmas treat for holiday gatherings. If you LOVE the Starbucks snowman cake pop that POPS up around the holidays- then you’ll have to try this copycat recipe ASAP!
This is a snowman cake pops recipe with cake mix! No measuring, sifting or extra time in the kitchen needed! That means less time prepping and more time doing the fun stuff like decorating your snowman!
This EASY cake pops snowman recipe makes 8-10 snowmen. You can easily double or triple the portions to make more for classroom parties, holiday fundraisers or bake sales (they sell fast). I made these for Christmas food gifts- I just placed them in clear cello bags and tied them with a ribbon and included a FREE printable gift tag from our printables library.
This EASY variation only requires only a few, store bought ingredients. Because this uses boxed cake mix it comes with low prep time and can be made ahead. You can quickly create a visually impressive Christmas treat that will WOW your family and holiday guests!
We used vanilla cake mix in our copycat Starbucks snowman cake pop but you can experiment with different types cake flavors or chocolate coatings to suit your personal taste.
Consider adding a pinch of sea salt to balance the sweetness, or incorporating holiday sprinkles or chopped nuts for added texture and depth. The possibilities are endless, so get creative and tailor this holiday treat to suit your preferences. Enjoy the process of experimenting and creating!
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This make ahead snowman cake pops recipe keeps well (about two weeks in the fridge) which makes it perfect for holiday school fundraisers, Christmas classroom parties, bake sales or fairs, kids parties, sleepovers, pajama parties & Christmas movie nights…you name it!
This EASY, snowman cake pops recipe makes about 8-10 snowmen depending on how big you make your snowman body. It make take a little trial and error to get your cake balls the same size.
EASY Snowman Cake Pops Recipe
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Bake Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 50 minutes
Makes: 8-10 snowman cake pops
INGREDIENTS:
1 box yellow or vanilla cake mix – including ingredients listed on the box
1 (16 oz) can premade vanilla frosting
1 (22 oz bag) white chocolate baking chips
8 to 10 long popsicle sticks
Orange cookie decorating icing
Black cookie decorating icing
Pretzel sticks – cut into 1” lengths
Mini Oreos
Other Helpful Tools:
Cake Baking Pan
Cookie Sheet
Parchment Paper
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1. Make the Cake
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for later. Prepare and bake the cake according to the package instructions. Let the cake cool completely in the pan (about 50 minutes). Break apart and crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl. Add the entire can of frosting and mix with the cake crumble until the mixture is fully combined, using your hands if needed.
2. Assemble the Snowman
Scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cake mixture into your hands and roll it into a ball. Set it on the parchment lined baking sheet. This will be the bottom half of the snowman. Scoop another tablespoon of the mixture into your hand 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.
Add a few tablespoons of white chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl. Place in a microwave, heating in 30-second intervals until the chocolate is fully melted.
Slide a smaller cake ball onto one of the popsicle sticks. Then, dip the larger cake ball into the melted chocolate before sliding it onto the popsicle stick underneath the smaller ball. This helps to glue the halves together. Gently press the bottom of the snowman onto the prepared baking sheet so it can stand on its own. Repeat with remaining snowmen and pace in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden.
3. Coat the Snowman in White Chocolate
Melt the remaining white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe cup. Using a cup makes it easier to dip the entire snowman in the white chocolate and get a complete white chocolate coat.
Remove one snowman at a time from the freezer and dip it in the white chocolate. Place each dipped snowman on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Add the Arms
Before the white chocolate hardens, press two, 1 inch pretzel sticks into the sides of each snowman to create arms. Let the snowman sit for 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden before moving to the decorating step. Again, you’ll want to dip one snowman at a time. You may have to remelt the chocolate in the microwave again if it gets too stiff.
5. Make a Snowman Face & Body
Using the black cookie decorating icing, draw two small dots for the eyes and a curved line of small dots for the mouth. Using the orange cookie decorating icing, draw a carrot shaped line between the eyes and mouth to create the carrot nose. On the bottom half of the snowman, use the black decorating icing to draw three dots for buttons. Pipe some black cookie icing onto a mini Oreo and stick it on the head of the snowman to create a cute hat.
6. Serve & Enjoy
Place your completed snowmen on a decorative tray, serve and enjoy! You can also place these cute little guys into clear cello bags and tie with a bow for DIY Christmas food gifts! Store any leftover snowman cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe Options & Alternatives
- We used vanilla cake mix but you can pretty much use ANY boxed cake mix as a base for this recipe. Just keep in mind that a chocolate cake will show through the white chocolate more so than the vanilla or yellow cake mix we recommend.
- If you want different colors for the chocolate coating, look for Wilton candy melts which come in nearly every color of the rainbow and have a nice vanilla flavor.
- Once you have the basics of making cake pops down you can create lots of Christmas characters like a reindeer, Santa or even the Grinch. You can get creative with the decorating process by changing out cake flavors, frosting, chocolate coating…you name it!
I hope that you enjoyed learning how to make EASY Snowman Cake Pops recipe! With a few, off the shelf ingredients you can quickly whip up a crowd pleasing Christmas treat! Don’t forget to download and print the FREE printable recipe at the end of this post so you have it on hand when you need it.
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Snowman Cake Pops
Boxed cake mix fast forwards to the fun- decorating!
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow or vanilla cake mix - including ingredients listed on the box
- 1 (16 oz) can premade vanilla frosting
- 1 (22 oz bag) white chocolate baking chips
- 8 to 10 long popsicle sticks
- Orange cookie decorating icing
- Black cookie decorating icing
- Pretzel sticks - cut into 1” lengths
- Mini Oreos
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for later. Prepare and bake the cake according to the package instructions. Let the cake cool completely in the pan (about 50 minutes). Break apart and crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl. Add the entire can of frosting and mix with the cake crumble until the mixture is fully combined, using your hands if needed.
Scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cake mixture into your hands and roll it into a ball. Set it on the parchment lined baking sheet. This will be the bottom half of the snowman. Scoop another tablespoon of the mixture into your hand 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.
Add a few tablespoons of white chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl. Place in a microwave, heating in 30-second intervals until the chocolate is fully melted.
Slide a smaller cake ball onto one of the popsicle sticks. Then, dip the larger cake ball into the melted chocolate before sliding it onto the popsicle stick underneath the smaller ball. This helps to glue the halves together. Gently press the bottom of the snowman onto the prepared baking sheet so it can stand on its own. Repeat with remaining snowmen and pace in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden.
Melt the remaining white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe cup. Using a cup makes it easier to dip the entire snowman in the white chocolate and get a complete white chocolate coat.
Remove one snowman at a time from the freezer and dip it in the white chocolate. Place each dipped snowman on the prepared baking sheet.
Before the white chocolate hardens, press two, 1 inch pretzel sticks into the sides of each snowman to create arms. Let the snowman sit for 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden before moving to the decorating step. Again, you'll want to dip one snowman at a time. You may have to remelt the chocolate in the microwave again if it gets too stiff.
Using the black cookie decorating icing, draw two small dots for the eyes and a curved line of small dots for the mouth. Using the orange cookie decorating icing, draw a carrot shaped line between the eyes and mouth to create the carrot nose. On the bottom half of the snowman, use the black decorating icing to draw three dots for buttons. Pipe some black cookie icing onto a mini Oreo and stick it on the head of the snowman to create a cute hat.
Notes
Store any leftover snowman cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
We used vanilla cake mix but you can pretty much use ANY boxed cake mix as a base for this recipe. Just keep in mind that a chocolate cake will show through the white chocolate more so than the vanilla or yellow cake mix we recommend.
If you want different colors for the chocolate coating, look for Wilton candy melts which come in nearly every color of the rainbow and have a nice vanilla flavor.
Once you have the basics of making cake pops down you can create lots of Christmas characters like a reindeer, Santa or even the Grinch. You can get creative with the decorating process by changing out cake flavors, frosting, chocolate coating...you name it!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 446Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 601mgCarbohydrates: 89gFiber: 2gSugar: 51gProtein: 4g
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