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.
Wade
I’m excited to make these for my wife and daughter tomorrow. I’m going to use walnuts instead of sprinkles! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Barbara Schieving
Walnuts should work great – enjoy!
Kris
Can these be made in a cake pop maker?
Melissa Griffiths
I haven’t tried it, will you let us know if you do!
Ann
Ok, these have been in the freezer for two hours and I’m ready to dip. My question…taking them out of the freezer and dipping them right away…won’t that make them crack? (Because of the cold interacting with the hot chocolate?) They look so good right now..I hate the thought of them getting cracks in the chocolate. Thanks for the recipe, they’re adorable!!
Barbara Schieving
Thanks Ann! No, I dip them straight from the freezer and the chocolate doesn’t crack. Enjoy!
Michelle
My concern is from my experience that anything from the freezer that gets dipped in melted chocolate freezes the chocolate or candy coating. Will this be the case!?
Michelle
Ugh! Sorry that wasn’t clear. I mean to say that anything from the freezer that they gets dipped in freezes whatever coating you just melted for the coating.
Gail
Thank you! Great idea and easy to follow! Cute and yummy!
Barbara Schieving
Thanks Gail – enjoy!
anna
hi there,
the recipe looks good to me….can cake pops be refrigerated? If yes how many hours?
also if I keep them out at room temperature would the chocolate melt or the cake pops be destroyed?
Barbara Schieving
Hi Anna – yes, I like to keep them refrigerated until ready to serve and will store well in the fridge for several days. Once the chocolate is set, it won’t melt at room temperature and the cake pops will be just fine at room temperature as well.
Emma
I made these for my sisters 30th birthday and everyone loved them! This was before they even tasted them haha. Thank you! Your instructions were great and very easy to follow 🙂 I’ll definitely be making them again!
Barbara Schieving
Thanks Emma! They are so easy and festive and fun that they do look irresistible. Glad they were a hit at the party.
gina
Can i add a touch of cream instead of shortening to the melted Dove chocolate?
Barbara Schieving
Hi Gina – You can add butter instead of the shortening if you prefer.
Christine
Hi there! Can these freeze for 2 hours, then go in the fridge overnight until I can dip them tomorrow? Not sure I can get all the decorating done tonight.
Barbara Schieving
Hi Christine – yes, you can dip them tomorrow. Just be sure and cover them so they don’t dry out.
Alana Morales
Is it okay to use round silicone cake molds when baking them?
Barbara Schieving
Hi Alana – I haven’t tried it, but it should work well. My guess for the cook time is 8 to 10 minutes.
Erin S Ivy
My daughter made these for her sister’s birthday during #shelterinplace. They were super easy and helped her make a fun variety of desserts fast. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Barbara Schieving
The perfect addition to a birthday celebration. Thanks for sharing!
Meg
Can I melt chocolate frosting to put on them?
Barbara Schieving
No, I wouldn’t recommend that.
Shanell
I’ve seen it done with no problem thinking of doing it for my baby shower treats
Barbara Schieving
I don’t enjoy canned frosting and melting real chocolate is so easy, I recommend using chocolate.
KLK
Glad you shared this, as I am not one to blog about food. Yours look great! I have been making similar brownie pops since my kids were little (over 15 years), as I tried it as an alternative to cake inside and they were an overwhelming hit! I make mine with white chocolate coating, so you don’t need to use the shortening (like you do with yours and with my fave treat, buckeyes). It is a nice contrast if you like white chocolate.
Barbara Schieving
Sounds fun – thanks for sharing!
Trenna McNeary
If I freeze hours before the shower will that cakeballs be hardened from freezing?
Barbara Schieving
Hi Trenna – they’ll keep fine in the fridge. Is there a reason you’d prefer to freeze them before the shower?
Vette
My daughters first birthday party is Saturday and I’m freaking out! Reading these Q&A has helped me and answered all my questions.
Barbara Schieving
How exciting! Have fun 🙂
Kate
How many pops does this make?
Barbara Schieving
Hi Kate – it makes 16 pops. Enjoy!
Varsha
wow it looks amazing ,nice recipe
Louise Laprade
Why do you need to add oil with the chocolate, can you just do it with chocolate? Thanks
Barbara Schieving
Hi Louise – it thins the chocolate so you don’t need quite as much and the chocolate layer isn’t quite as thick, but you could do it with just chocolate. Just be sure and keep it nice and warm.
Irene Duke
I LOVE this recipie, when I rolled the brownie mix into balls,they were a perfect round ball, but, my hands were quite oily all the time, is
this normal? Would it be ok to put them in the refrig. or should they be put in the freezer before dipping?
Thanks so much for your reply.
Barbara Schieving
Thanks Irene – this recipe is easy to love. I don’t remember the brownies balls being particularly oily, but brownies do have quiet a bit of oil in them. It’s best to freeze them so the stick holds well while you’re dipping in chocolate
Laura
I want to make these pops for a baby shower, how long do you think they will last? Can I make them a few days in advance, or do I have to make them the day before? Can I keep them in the refrigerator for a couple days?
Barbara Schieving
Hi Laura – you can make them a couple of days in advance and keep them in the refrigerator.
Narobi
Will it turn out fine if I substitute the dove dark chocolate with semi sweet chocolate chips? Please reply I don’t have the dove chocolate and was wondering if the chocolate chips would melt and harden good enough for the cake pops. Thank you!
Barbara Schieving
I haven’t tried it with semi sweet chocolate chips, but I think it would work just fine. Let me know if you try it.
Nagi@RecipeTinEats
These are the cutest of cake pops! I need one right now :))
Christie
Can you substitute anything else for the shortening ? Cooking oil..etc
Barbara Schieving
Hi Christie – yes, you could use vegetable or canola oil instead.
Margie
Coconut oil works great too…
Barbara Schieving
Thanks Margie!