Learn how to make irresistible brownie cake pops with this easy recipe! Transform fudgy boxed mix into decadent chocolate-dipped treats perfect for parties, bake sales, or family dessert. Simple steps, make-ahead friendly, and customizable!
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These fudgy brownie cake pops take the rich, chocolatey goodness of traditional brownies and transform them into perfectly portioned treats that are as fun to make as they are to eat.
Starting with a boxed brownie mix means you can whip these up even on your busiest days, while the customizable toppings let you adapt them for any occasion—from rainbow sprinkles for birthday celebrations to seasonal colors for holiday gatherings.
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Why You’ll Love This Brownie Cake Pop Recipe
- No Special Equipment Required: Unlike traditional cake pops that require crumbling cake and mixing with frosting, these brownie pops hold together beautifully on their own, eliminating extra steps and ingredients.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: These pops can be prepared days in advance and stored in the refrigerator, making them perfect for planned gatherings or unexpected visitors.
- Kid-Approved Process: Little hands can help roll the brownie balls and add sprinkles, creating a fun family baking activity that builds memories along with treats.
- Customizable for Any Occasion: Switch up the chocolate coating or sprinkles to match any theme — think orange and black for Halloween, red and green for Christmas, or team colors for game day celebrations.
- Perfect Portion Control: Each pop delivers just the right amount of chocolatey indulgence, satisfying sweet cravings without the temptation of cutting “just a little more” from a pan of brownies.
🍽️ Quick and easy fudgy brownies are always a great choice for a last minute dessert or a fun snack, even for a bake sale!
Recipe Ingredients
- Family-size fudgy brownie mix — or make fantastic from scratch fudgy brownies!
- Dove Silky Smooth Dark Chocolate
- Shortening
- Sprinkles
- Lollipop sticks
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make Brownie Cake Pops
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare brownies as directed on box, using the recommended oil, water and eggs for fudgy brownies. Pour batter in to a 9×9 pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake 28–30 minutes until edges are firm and middle is set. Allow to cool for at least one hour.
Step 3: Remove cooled brownies from the pan and trim off the edges. Crumble the remainder of the baked brownies in to a large bowl.
Use a 1 ½-inch cookie scoop to scoop brownies in to balls. Use your hands to smooth out the balls and place on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper, parchment paper or a Silpat. Insert a lollipop stick in to each brownie ball. Freeze at least 2 hours.
Step 3: In a microwave safe dish, heat Dove chocolate and shortening on 50% power for 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 30-second intervals on 50% power until melted and smooth.
Step 4: Dip a pop in to the melted chocolate. If necessary, use a spoon to completely coat the pop with chocolate, then remove it letting the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Place on prepared baking tray.
Scatter sprinkles on the top of the pop while the chocolate is still wet. Repeat with remaining pops. If the chocolate starts to get thick as it cools down, just microwave for 15 seconds. Put the baking tray in to the fridge until ready to serve.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! If you have a favorite fudgy brownie recipe, feel free to substitute it. Just make sure your brownies are moist and fudgy rather than cakey, as this helps them hold together better when rolled into balls.
Freezing is crucial as it firms up the brownie balls, making them much easier to dip without falling apart. The cold brownie also helps the chocolate coating set more quickly and evenly.
Definitely! While the recipe calls for Dove dark chocolate, you can experiment with milk chocolate, white chocolate, or even colored candy melts for themed occasions.
When stored properly in an airtight container, these treats will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can also freeze the undipped brownie balls for up to three months.
Expert Tips
- Trim Those Edges Generously: Don’t be shy about cutting away the crusty edges of your brownies. The softer center portions create the smoothest, most cohesive cake pop texture.
- Chill Between Steps: If your kitchen is warm or you notice the brownie balls becoming soft while working, pop them back in the freezer for 10 minutes before continuing with the dipping process.
- Double-Dip Technique: For an extra-thick chocolate shell, let the first coating set for about 30 seconds, then dip again for a professional-looking finish that’s less likely to crack.
- Stick Strategy: Insert the lollipop sticks about halfway into each brownie ball for the best stability. If you’re struggling with loose sticks, dip the end of each stick in melted chocolate before inserting it into the brownie ball.
More Party Perfect Brownies To Try
These fun, easy-to-make treats would be perfect to serve at your next summer get together. I hope you’ll give them a try!
- Fudgy Brownies: A classic dessert that is gooey and utterly irresistible!
- Homemade Cosmic Brownies: If you like Cosmic brownies, you’re going to love these frosted brownies.
- S’mores Brookie Brownie Bowls: A brownie + cookie swirled together in one delicious dessert!
More Brownie Recipes to Consider
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Fudgy Brownie Cake Pops
Ingredients
- 1 box family-size fudgy brownie mix
- 1 bag 9.5 oz Dove Silky Smooth Dark Chocolate
- 2 teaspoons shortening
- Lollipop sticks
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare brownies as directed on box, using the recommended oil, water and eggs for fudgy brownies. Pour batter in to a 9×9 pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake 28–30 minutes until edges are firm and middle is set. Allow to cool for at least one hour.
- Remove cooled brownies from the pan and trim off the edges. Discard edges or reserve for another use.
- Crumble the remainder of the baked brownies in to a large bowl. Use a 1 ½-inch cookie scoop to scoop brownies in to balls. Use your hands to smooth out the balls and place on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper, parchment paper or a Silpat. Insert a lollipop stick in to each brownie ball. Freeze at least 2 hours.
- In a microwave safe dish, heat Dove chocolate and shortening on 50% power for 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 30-second intervals on 50% power until melted and smooth.
- Dip a pop in to the melted chocolate. If necessary, use a spoon to completely coat the pop with chocolate, then remove it letting the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Place on prepared baking tray. Scatter sprinkles on the top of the pop while the chocolate is still wet. Repeat with remaining pops. If the chocolate starts to get thick as it cools down, just microwave for 15 seconds.
- Put the baking tray in to the fridge until ready to serve.
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Notes
- If you are at a high altitude, add 2 tablespoons flour to the brownie mix.
- Save the brownie edges in a freezer bag and use them in an ice cream sundae later!
- For a stunning display, use a block of floral foam covered with tissue paper as a serving stand, allowing each pop to stand upright for a beautiful dessert table centerpiece.
- For an extra-thick chocolate shell, let the first coating set for about 30 seconds, then dip again for a professional-looking finish that’s less likely to crack.
Catherine Surguy
Can you use appplesauce in place of the oil?
Melissa Griffiths
That should work great!
Michele
Can I freeze after I dip in chocolate?
Melissa Griffiths
It should work great!
Mandi
I made this following the box brownie recipe and they were so oily when I broke them all up. I found out from a professional baker that you shouldn’t use any oil in any type of cake pop either brownie or cake, you should always substitute equal amounts of butter instead because it makes it denser and there isn’t a ton of oil everywhere. So I tried it and they turned out amazing. The candy melts wouldn’t stick to my original ones made with oil which is why I looked to see if I did something wrong and I found that all out. Other than the oil part everything worked out great once I changed altered the recipe.
Ali
I recently made this recipe for my daughter’s 5th birthday. They were a hit!!! My only suggestion is make them smaller than you think… we used a cookie scooper and they were so big we only fit 5 on a 15 cake pop stand which created issues and elongated the process of making them. Overall though the cake pops were delicious and everyone raved about them!!
Sharon Smith
Hi could I use chocolate chips instead of Dove chocolate?
Melissa Griffiths
Yes, that’ll work great!
Brenda
I’m thinking of making these brownie pops for a wedding. Can I make them ahead of time and freeze till the wedding?
Melissa Griffiths
That should work great!