Description
Chocolate Peppermint Cake Pop Bites are the ultimate festive treat, combining rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in a delightful bite-sized form. These easy-to-make cake pops are perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy nights, or as sweet gifts. With their adorable appearance and irresistible flavor, they’re sure to be a hit at any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup chocolate melts
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix chocolate cake mix, oil, eggs, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until it holds together.
- Melt chocolate melts in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Roll cake mixture into one-inch balls and dip sticks into melted chocolate before inserting them into each ball.
- Dip each ball in melted chocolate, place on parchment paper, and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg