Brownie Cake Pops

5 from 7 votes

With just a few simple ingredients, you can make Brownie Cake Pops for your next party. These are delicious, with rich fudgy brownies and cream cheese in a chocolate coating.

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I love using brownie mix in non-traditional ways. It's such a versatile ingredient! I've used it for brownie cookies before, and today, we're turning brownies into cake pops.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Brownies, in bite-sized form. This is a really creative way to serve brownies at a party or potluck.
Only 4 ingredients in this recipe (plus brownie mix additions) make it super easy to whip up.
It's a versatile recipe - instead of using brownies, you can make this with any cake flavor you'd like!

Ingredients & Variations

1 box brownie mix - You'll need to prepare these as directed on the box, so make sure to get those extra ingredients too. Need to save time? Use store-made brownies instead!
8oz cream cheese - This will act as the binder for our cake balls and give them a great creaminess.
12oz semi-sweet chocolate chips - I think the little bit of a bite in semi-sweet chocolate works really well with the brownies. If you'd prefer a sweeter cake pop, you could use milk chocolate chips instead.
2 tablespoon butter - This is going to make your melted chocolate nice and glossy. Crisco also works really well for this.

Additions & Substitutions

If you'd prefer, you can use candy melts to dip your cooled cake balls instead of melted chocolate. Just use the same amount as we would of chocolate chips and melt them as we do in the recipe.
An optional step in this recipe is to add sprinkles to the outside of the brownie pops. This makes them so pretty and adds a crunchy element. You could also use toasted coconut flakes or even mini chocolate chips for this step.
Instead of making these with brownies, you can use any boxed cake mix you'd like! Just prepare the cake and use these same steps for any kind of cake pop. (See my pumpkin spice cake pops for another example of this recipe.)

How to Make Brownie Cake Pops

mixing cream cheese into crumbled brownies.

rolled brownie cake balls on a baking sheet.

Bake the Brownies. Prepare the brownies according to the instructions on the box. Once they're fully baked and completely cooled, break them apart into small crumbs and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Combine with Cream Cheese. Add the cream cheese to the crumbled brownies. Stir or mash together with a spoon or your hands until the mixture is thoroughly combined and smooth.
Form the Cake Balls. Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of the brownie mixture and roll it between your palms to form a compact ball. Arrange each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
Chill. Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill the brownie balls for approximately 1 hour, or until they are firm to the touch.
Insert the Sticks. After chilling, gently insert a lollipop stick into the center of each brownie ball.
Melt the Chocolate Coating. Place the chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely melted, smooth, and shiny.
Dip and Set the Cake Pops. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, turning to coat it evenly. Let any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. To allow them to dry without smudging, stand the dipped cake pops upright by sticking the ends of the sticks into a block of styrofoam or floral foam. Let the chocolate set completely before serving.

brownie cake pops with different sprinkles.

Helpful Tips & Tricks

It's really important that the cake balls are cold when you dip in the melted chocolate. Not only will this help keep them together as you dip, but it will help the chocolate harden on the cake ball really quickly.
If you'd rather have brownie balls (minus the lollipop stick), no problem! Just leave those sticks out and allow the dipped cake balls to dry on a piece of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
If you find the cake balls hard to roll (too sticky), pop the brownie mixture in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
Leftovers: Store these in the refrigerator in an airtight container and enjoy within 3-4 days. They taste great chilled, so no need to bring them to room temperature before serving.
Freezing: Skip adding the sticks and chocolate coating before freezing. Place the prepared cake balls in a gallon freezer bag and freeze. When ready to serve, thaw in the fridge, insert the sticks, and dip in melted chocolate.

FAQs

Yes! These cake pops can be made up to 2 days in advance of serving them.

I like to stick cake pops in a styrofoam block or a piece of garden foam so they stand upright. This makes them easy to grab and doesn't smush the outside of the brownie pop.

I recommend making 2-3 cake pops per party guest. This might be a little much, but I'd rather have too much food than not enough.

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