Snowman cake pops decorated with chocolate hats and scarves for Christmas

Snowman Cake Pops ⛄❄️

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Adorable, Sweet, and Perfect for Winter Celebrations

Bring a touch of snowy magic to your dessert table with these Snowman Cake Pops soft, moist cake covered in smooth white chocolate and decorated with the cutest winter details! ☃️🎂 Perfect for Christmas parties, school treats, or cozy weekend baking with the kids, these bite-sized snowmen are as fun to decorate as they are to eat. Made with simple ingredients (and no special baking skills needed), they’re guaranteed to melt hearts all season long. ❤️

Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Chill Time: 20 minutes
  • Decorating Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Servings: 20 snowman pops

Ingredients List

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
  • ½ cup vanilla or cream cheese frosting
  • 2 cups white candy melts (for coating)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (optional, to thin coating)
  • Mini chocolate chips (for eyes and buttons)
  • Orange sprinkles or small orange candies (for noses)
  • Colored candy melts or edible markers (for scarves, hats, or smiles)
  • 20 cake pop sticks or paper straws

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowls
  • Spoon or small cookie scoop
  • Cake pop sticks
  • Cooling rack or foam block

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

  1. Bake the cake: Prepare cake mix according to package directions and bake. Let cool completely. 🎂
  2. Crumble the cake: Break cooled cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a fork.
  3. Add frosting: Mix in frosting gradually until the texture feels like soft dough.
  4. Shape snowmen: Roll into 1-inch balls. For each snowman, stack two smaller balls (one for the head, one for the body) using a dab of melted coating to “glue” them together.
  5. Insert sticks: Dip the end of each stick in melted coating and insert into the center of each snowman.
  6. Chill: Freeze for 20 minutes until firm. ❄️
  7. Coat in white chocolate: Melt candy melts (add oil if needed for smoothness). Dip each snowman, gently tap off excess coating, and let dry upright.
  8. Decorate: Use mini chocolate chips for eyes and buttons, orange sprinkle for the nose, and edible markers or colored candy melts for scarves and smiles.
  9. Set & serve: Allow to harden completely before serving or packaging.

✨ Fun Tip: Use a piping bag to draw scarves or hats for a creative touch! 🎨

Pro Tips

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Make-ahead: You can freeze the undecorated cake balls for up to 1 month — just thaw and dip later.
  • Kid-friendly: Set up a “decorate-your-own snowman” station for a fun holiday activity.
  • Gift idea: Wrap each pop in cellophane and tie with a snowflake ribbon for adorable edible gifts. 🎁

Nutrition Table

Serving SizeCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSugar
1 cake pop1251g19g5g0g14g