Who doesn’t love cake pops? They’re bite-sized, portable, and oh-so-cute! These snowman cake pops are incredibly easy to make and require minimal ingredients. With a simple yellow cake mix base and some creative decorating, you can whip up these festive treats in no time. Let’s roll up our sleeves and dive into this snowy adventure!

How to Make Snowman Cake Pops

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

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-inch pieces)
Mini Oreos

Step by Step Guide

1. Start by preparing and baking the yellow cake according to the instructions on the box. Make sure to let it cool completely before moving on to the next step—no one likes a melty snowman!

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, crumble your cooled cake into a large mixing bowl.

3. Stir in the vanilla frosting until everything is fully combined. Don’t be shy—using your hands works best for this part!

4. Now, it’s time to create your snowmen! Scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cake mixture into your hands and roll it into a ball. This will be the bottom half of the snowman. Next, scoop 1 tablespoon for the top half and roll it into a smaller ball. You should end up with 8 to 10 larger balls (for the bottoms) and 8 to 10 smaller balls (for the tops).

5. Melt a tablespoon of white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating it in 30-second intervals until it’s nice and smooth.

6. Take a smaller ball, slide it onto one of the popsicle sticks, then dip the larger ball into the melted chocolate before attaching it to the stick below the smaller ball. Gently press the snowman onto the baking sheet to help it stand tall. Pop these in the freezer for about 30 minutes to harden.

7. After they’ve firmed up, heat the remaining chocolate in a microwave-safe cup—this makes it easier to dip the whole snowman. Dip each snowman into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s completely coated. Place them back on the baking sheet and repeat with the rest.

8. Before the chocolate hardens, press two pretzel sticks into the sides of each snowman to create little arms. Let them sit for about 20 minutes so the chocolate can fully harden.

9. Using the black decorating icing, draw two small dots for the eyes and a curved line of dots for the mouth. With the orange icing, create a cute little carrot nose between the eyes and mouth.

10. Don’t forget the buttons! Use the black icing to draw three dots on the bottom half of each snowman. Finally, pipe some black icing onto a mini Oreo and stick it on top of the snowman’s head for a charming hat.

11. Repeat with any remaining snowmen and then gather everyone around to admire your wintery creations! These Snowman Cake Pops are not just a treat for the taste buds; they’re also a feast for the eyes!

There you have it—a delightful way to celebrate winter with these fun and festive Snowman Cake Pops! They’re perfect for holiday parties, classroom treats, or just a sweet project with the kids. So gather your ingredients, put on your favorite holiday tunes, and enjoy the magic of creating these adorable snowy friends. Happy baking!

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-inch pieces)
Mini Oreos

Instructions

Start by preparing and baking the yellow cake according to the instructions on the box. Make sure to let it cool completely before moving on to the next step—no one likes a melty snowman!
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, crumble your cooled cake into a large mixing bowl.
Stir in the vanilla frosting until everything is fully combined. Don’t be shy—using your hands works best for this part!
Now, it’s time to create your snowmen! Scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cake mixture into your hands and roll it into a ball. This will be the bottom half of the snowman. Next, scoop 1 tablespoon for the top half and roll it into a smaller ball. You should end up with 8 to 10 larger balls (for the bottoms) and 8 to 10 smaller balls (for the tops).
Melt a tablespoon of white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating it in 30-second intervals until it’s nice and smooth.
Take a smaller ball, slide it onto one of the popsicle sticks, then dip the larger ball into the melted chocolate before attaching it to the stick below the smaller ball. Gently press the snowman onto the baking sheet to help it stand tall. Pop these in the freezer for about 30 minutes to harden.
After they’ve firmed up, heat the remaining chocolate in a microwave-safe cup—this makes it easier to dip the whole snowman. Dip each snowman into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s completely coated. Place them back on the baking sheet and repeat with the rest.
Before the chocolate hardens, press two pretzel sticks into the sides of each snowman to create little arms. Let them sit for about 20 minutes so the chocolate can fully harden.
Using the black decorating icing, draw two small dots for the eyes and a curved line of dots for the mouth. With the orange icing, create a cute little carrot nose between the eyes and mouth.
Don’t forget the buttons! Use the black icing to draw three dots on the bottom half of each snowman. Finally, pipe some black icing onto a mini Oreo and stick it on top of the snowman’s head for a charming hat.
Repeat with any remaining snowmen and then gather everyone around to admire your wintery creations! These Snowman Cake Pops are not just a treat for the taste buds; they’re also a feast for the eyes!