Christmas cake pops are such a fun and delicious holiday dessert! Perfect for making with kids or serving at a party. Everyone will love these festive reindeer cake pops!
You know that moment when you walk into a coffee shop (I’m looking at you, Starbucks), see a beautiful and perfect cake pop and just have to have it? Is that just me?
The problem is that they just never live up to my expectations. These cake pops will though. That homemade vanilla cake with homemade frosting is SO dang good. Truly. You’ll love it.
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I gave one of these to my nephew. He ate the antlers, then the eyes, then the nose. Then he popped the whole cake pop and his mouth and exclaimed “MMMMM” (high praise from this kid), but then he kept talking about the noses.
He really liked the noses. I used a chewy cherry flavored candy, and apparently it’s his new favorite thing because he keeps reminding me to “bring him a bag of noses” (seriously the funniest sentence ever when he says it!).
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The cake pops must be very cold when you dip them in chocolate, or the recipe won’t work. Because of that, it’s important to only take out 1 to 2 cake pops at a time (depending on how fast you work).
Make the antlers by cutting the pretzels in half. I found that the best way to do this was to use the tip of my knife to cut the middle of the bottom of the pretzel, which then broke the top in roughly the spot I needed. I then trimmed the top pieces to get the best antler shape.
I recommend having extra pretzels on hand. Sometimes they just don’t break in the right place, so it’s helpful to have more laying around in case some of your pretzel antlers end up too small.
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I like to use red chewy candies, but any red candy will work. If you don’t like chewy candies, I’d recommend red M&M’s.
I just used a leftover cardboard box from Amazon! Poke small holes into it, and it will make the perfect stand for your cake pops.
If you don’t have anything to hold the cake pops up while they dry, you can do the upside down version, where the cake is on the bottom and the stick is at the top. If you choose to do this version, it’s best to skip rolling them after they come out of the freezer, because the flat bottom will help in this scenario.
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I opted to use milk chocolate candy melts because they’re more affordable, but pure milk chocolate will taste better and has an easier consistency to work with. It’s totally up to you which you choose to use!
There is one caveat though: if you love white chocolate and plan to make this with white chocolate, I definitely recommend using pure white chocolate.
White chocolate candy melts are notoriously hard to work with. The chocolate tends to slip off of whatever you’re trying to coat and is prone to lumpy textures. That’s when the extra money on the real chocolate is 100% worth it.
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Definitely! If you want to make more cake pops, this recipe doubles beautifully. The only difference is that there’s no need to add in an additional egg to the cake batter.
If you need to make them in advance, you can store the cake pops in a hard sided airtight container in the freezer for up to a week. The antlers won’t hold up well in a bag though (they’ll break off).
Note: it’s not the cake pops that have a hard time freezing, it’s just really hard not to break the antlers when they’re stored together in a container.
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These can definitely be made gluten free! Just substitute the flour for a 1:1 gluten free flour replacement (I recommend Bob’s Red Mill), and use gluten free pretzels for the antlers. The gluten free pretzels are a bit more brittle though, so just be gentle when you’re cutting the antler shape.
There are two variations on this recipe that I think would be AMAZING! The first would be to use brownies instead of vanilla cake (oh my gosh – all that chocolate). The second would be to use red velvet cake instead of vanilla cake. Not only would that taste amazing, but the red color would be so festive!
If you love festive Christmas recipes like this one, be sure to check out the rest of our holiday recipe section! We’ve got lots of themed Christmas desserts, and savory appetizers.
Christmas Cake Pops!
The cake pops must be very cold when you dip them in chocolate, or the recipe won’t work. It’s important to only take out 1 to 2 cake pops at a time (depending on how fast you work).
If you want to make more cake pops, this recipe doubles beautifully. The only difference is that there’s no need to add in an additional egg to the cake batter.
These are really best made an hour or two before you want to serve them. If you need to make them in advance, you can store the cake pops in a hard sided airtight container in the freezer for up to a week. The antlers won’t hold up well in a bag though (they’ll break off). If you freeze them, allow them to thaw for 15 minutes before serving.
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I’m Alexa. I’m the cook and photographer here. Food is my love language. Favorite things: hiking, beach days, avocados, and anything pumpkin spice. Learn more.Cake pops are such versatile bite-size treats. With one batch of filling, you can make all kinds of fun colors and shapes.
Make them green for St Paddy’s day, go with pink for Valentine’s, or keep them neutral if you’re just after a tasty weekend treat.
Of course, these Christmas cake pops are a little more fun. And just like any good Christmas quick breads, they’re sure to shine at any holiday party!
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And what goes better with that striking white coating? A bright, red velvet cake filling! The contrast is stunning and so Insta-worthy.
Then, top them with a few festive sprinkles. I found some Christmas sprinkles with holly in the mix, and it made these look so adorable!
What is more fun than an all-out, sprinkle-covered, red and green dessert? Not much – especially when they’re cake pops like these.
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Cake pops are so moist inside, and the chocolate coating is divine. And the sprinkles give it a bit of crunch you’ll love.
These are ideal for making in bulk because they don’t need any little details. Just coat the chocolate in sprinkles, and you’re good to go!
There is no need to skip out on your favorite desserts this year! Who knew a fudgy cake pop could be gluten AND dairy free?
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These taste just like any other cake pop, but they’re fantastic for parties and potlucks where some people may have dietary restrictions.
Just keep in mind that a dark filling will show through the white a little. So you may need a couple of coats to get it perfectly white.
Combine crushed Oreos with a bit of heavy cream, and you’ll end up with a moist mixture that’s perfect for rolling into balls.
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Dip them in dark chocolate and sprinkle on some crushed candy canes. These will be the star at your next holiday party.
Creamy peanut butter and fruity jelly go so well together. But when you add tender chocolate cake, it’s a whole new ball game.
Dusted in gold glitter, these cake pops look as gorgeous as can be. Their flavor and appearance will stand out on any dessert table.
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If you’re lucky enough to travel to a Disney park this holiday season, these cake pops will surely get you in the spirit!
Brownie cake pops are a stroke of genius. Instead of mixing crumbled cake with frosting, all you need for these is a pan of cooked and cooled brownies.
Chocolate and peppermint is a classic holiday flavor combo. But rather than a big tray of chocolate bark, why not try these festive cake pops?
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Pop the cake truffle into tiny ice cream cones and then decorate with chocolate, sprinkles, and a candy button for the “cherry” on top.
Use store-bought cake mix to speed up the prep – you’ll be mushing it with frosting, so it doesn’t need to be a 5-star cake.
Anyway, I like to make these with spiced cake mix for a bit of festive fun. And while the decoration looks tricky, it’s really not.
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And they’re made with all the same ingredients as cake pops. The only thing is, they’re bigger (yes, please), and you need a popsicle mold.
I know, I know…they’re not ‘cake pops.’ But come on, who can say no to creamy, tangy, heavenly cheesecake in a rich chocolate coating?
I like to add finely diced citrus
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