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14 Christmas Cake Pop Recipes That Make the Holidays Extra Sweet

Christmas CAKE POP recipes

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Christmas cake pops have a way of bringing out everyone’s playful side — kids love decorating them, grown-ups love eating them, and they always disappear faster than expected.

They’re easy to customize, fun to dress up with sprinkles or candy melts, and perfect when you want a little treat that feels festive without being fussy.

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Christmas CAKE POP recipes

From bright red-and-green pops to adorable snowmen, reindeer, and a few creative designs that look straight out of Santa’s workshop, this collection rounds up the cutest (and tastiest) ideas for the season.

They’re ideal for gifting, classroom parties, or a cozy decorating afternoon with your favorite helpers.

Here are 14 Christmas cake pop recipes that add color, sweetness, and a joyful touch to any holiday dessert spread.

1. Christmas Cake Pops

Christmas Cake Pops
CREDIT: DESSERTS ON A DIME

These cheerful pops are dipped in bold holiday colors and sprinkled like confetti for the perfect Christmas-party bite. They’re simple, nostalgic, and impossible not to smile at.

2. Snowman Cake Pops

Snowman Cake Pops. Christmas Cake Pop Recipes
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These adorable little snowmen, complete with carrot noses and bright red scarves, look like they marched straight out of a holiday movie. They’re almost too cute to eat… almost!

3. Christmas Tree Cake Pops

Christmas Tree Cake Pops. Christmas Cake Pop Recipes
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These sturdy pops are dipped, decorated, and ready to deck the halls—or at least the dessert table. Each one looks like a tree decorated by a tiny elf with excellent taste.

4. Christmas Cake Pops 4 Ways (Gluten Free)

Christmas Cake Pops 4 Ways (Gluten Free). Christmas Cake Pop Recipes
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With pretzel antlers, bright sprinkles, and a tree that practically jingles, these cake pops bring every corner of Christmas to snack time. Kids will love choosing their favorite little character.

5. Christmas Presents Cake Pops

Christmas Presents Cake Pops
CREDIT: THE CAKE BLOG

Shaped like tiny presents—bows and all—these cake pops double as edible party favors. Add name tags and they instantly turn into the sweetest little “under the tree” treats.

6. Holly Leaf Cake Pops

Holly Leaf Cake Pops. Christmas Cake Pop Recipes
CREDIT: NINER BAKES

Dipped in bright sugar and topped with holly decorations, these pops look like mini Christmas puddings on striped sticks. They sparkle just enough to feel festive without being fussy.

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7. Stuffed Stocking Cake Pops

Stuffed Stocking Cake Pops. Christmas Cake Pop Recipes
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Shaped like colorful stockings overflowing with tiny treats, these pops bring instant Christmas-morning energy. Kids will love choosing their favorite color and spotting all the “toys” tucked inside.

8. Piped Christmas Tree Cake Pops

Christmas Tree Cake Pops. Christmas Cake Pop Recipes (2)
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Swirled with fluffy green frosting and topped with a bright yellow star, these cake pops stand tall as the cutest mini evergreens. They’re surprisingly simple, yet completely magical.

9. Vegan Reindeer Cake Pops

Vegan Reindeer Cake Pops. Christmas Cake Pop Recipes
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With pretzel antlers and wide, goofy eyes, these chocolate reindeer are full of personality. They make the perfect sweet addition to any Rudolph-themed fun.

10. Festive Christmas Cake Pops

Christmas Cake Pop Recipes
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These elegant white cake pops get a snowy glow-up with soft mint drizzles and tiny pops of red. They look like ornaments straight out of a frosty winter fairytale.

11. Grinch Cake Pops

Grinch Cake Pops
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These neon-green pops hide a red velvet center and a tiny candy heart that’s—of course—three sizes too big. A fun, silly treat for any little Whoville fan.

12. Hot Chocolate Cake Pops

Hot Chocolate Cake Pops. Christmas Cake Pop Recipes
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Cozy and adorable, these pops are dipped in red, topped with chocolate “whipped cream,” and sprinkled with marshmallows. They’re basically a cup of cocoa on a stick—no mittens required.

13. Christmas Tree Chocolate Cake Pops

Christmas Tree Chocolate Cake Pops. Christmas Cake Pop Recipes
CREDIT: MY FUSSY EATER

Brownie slices turn into mini trees with candy ornaments and candy cane “trunks.” They’re messy, adorable, and exactly the kind of treat kids love helping make.

WINTER WONDERLAND CAKE POPS
CREDIT: KIM SCHOB

Soft swirls of teal and white, little snowflakes, and that dreamy popsicle shape give these pops a frosty, elegant vibe. They’re a lovely pick for winter birthdays or a Frozen-inspired celebration.


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