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Halloween Cake Pops

Halloween cake pops are bite-sized treats crafted by shaping cake crumbs into small balls, then coating them in glossy chocolate or candy melts. Decorated with spooky sprinkles, edible eyes, or intricate details, they offer a fun, customizable project that balances a tender interior with a smooth, shiny exterior. Their charming appearance and versatile decorations make them a festive favorite for any Halloween celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cake crumbs or leftover cake any flavor, crumbled finely
  • 1/2 cup chocolate or candy melts for coating
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening helps melt the chocolate smoothly
  • 12 pieces lollipop sticks sturdy, long sticks
  • as needed decorative sprinkles or edible eyes for spooky or cute decorations
  • optional food coloring or gel dyes to color coating or decorations

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Ice cream scoop
  • Lollipop sticks
  • Parchment paper
  • Decorating brushes or piping bags

Method
 

  1. Start by melting the chocolate or candy melts with a tablespoon of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth and glossy.
  2. Use an ice cream scoop to portion out your cake crumbs into small, compact balls, then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  3. Once chilled, insert a lollipop stick into each cake ball, pushing about halfway in.
  4. Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate, turning gently to coat evenly, then tap off any excess.
  5. Set the coated cake pops upright on parchment paper to set, adding sprinkles or edible eyes while the coating is still slightly tacky for easy adhesion.
  6. Allow the cake pops to set at room temperature for about an hour, or refrigerate for quicker setting.
  7. Once set, add any additional details with decorating brushes or piping gels for extra spooky or cute touches.
  8. Finally, enjoy these charming Halloween cake pops that are perfect for sharing and celebrating the season.