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Spiced Halloween Cake Pops

These Halloween cake pops feature a moist, spiced cookie base blended with cream cheese, shaped into small balls, and coated in a glossy chocolate shell. Decorated with spooky toppings, they combine rich textures with an eye-catching appearance, perfect for seasonal celebrations. The process involves melting, rolling, chilling, and decorating to create charming, bite-sized treats.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate for coating
  • 2 cups cookie crumbs oatmeal or vanilla cookies, crushed finely
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp cinnamon ground
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg ground
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika adds smoky flavor
  • 20 pieces cake pop sticks wooden or lollipop sticks
  • assorted decorative candies or edible markers for spooky decorations

Equipment

  • Heatproof bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cookie cutter or small scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cake pop sticks
  • Microwave or double boiler

Method
 

  1. Begin by melting your chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth and glossy. This creates a shiny, crackle-ready coating.
  2. Crush your cookies into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
  3. Add softened cream cheese to the cookie crumbs and mix until fully combined, forming a sticky dough with a rich aroma and cohesive texture.
  4. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and smoked paprika to the dough, evenly distributing the warm, spicy aroma throughout.
  5. Use a small scoop or your hands to form the dough into small, tight balls about the size of a walnut, placing each on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Insert a cake pop stick into each ball, then chill the assembled cake pops in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Once chilled, dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, swirling gently to coat evenly and remove any excess coating.
  8. Place the coated cake pops on parchment paper and decorate with candies or edible markers to create spooky faces, webs, or pumpkins.
  9. Allow the chocolate coating to set completely at room temperature or in the fridge for quicker results.
  10. Once the coating is firm and shiny, your spooky Halloween cake pops are ready to serve and enjoy!

Notes

Keep the cake pops refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain their shape and freshness. Feel free to get creative with decorations—think spider webs, jack-o'-lanterns, or tiny ghosts!