With just a few simple ingredients, you can make Brownie Cake Pops for your next party or get-together. These rich, fudgy brownie pops are mixed with cream cheese, rolled into balls, and dipped in a smooth chocolate coating.
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Brownie Cake Pops: What You Need to Know
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.
They're an easy make-ahead dessert, and you only need 4 main ingredients (plus whatever your brownie mix calls for)!
Chill Time: 1 hour
Coating: Semi-sweet chocolate
Storage: 3-4 days refrigerated
These are going to be a hit at your next party - hope you love them!
Ingredients & Variations
- Brownie mix - We'll prepare this according to the package directions before making the cake pops. Make sure you also have whatever ingredients your mix calls for, usually eggs, oil, and water. Need to save a little time? Store-bought brownies work too!
- Cream cheese - This acts as the binder for the crumbly brownies and gives the center that creamy texture. Once mixed, the brownie mixture should be soft enough to roll but firm enough to hold its shape.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips - I think the little bit of bitterness from semi-sweet chocolate works so well with the brownie filling. If you want your cake pops a little sweeter, milk chocolate works too.
- Butter - Adding butter helps thin the melted chocolate and gives the coating a smooth, glossy finish. Crisco also works great here.
Additions & Substitutions
There are so many easy ways to change up these brownie pops.
- Use candy melts instead of chocolate. They're super helpful if you want a colorful coating for a birthday or holiday.
- Add sprinkles. Sprinkle them over the chocolate before it sets.
- Try other toppings. Toasted coconut, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or cookie crumbs would all work.
- Use milk or white chocolate. Either can be substituted for the semi-sweet chocolate.
- Make brownie balls instead. Skip the lollipop sticks and place the dipped brownie balls directly on parchment paper to set.
And if you want to make traditional cake pops, you can use this same basic method with another cake flavor. My pumpkin cake pops and Oreo cake balls are two more fun variations!
How to Make Brownie Cake Pops
- Bake the brownies. Prepare the brownies according to the directions on the box. Once they're baked, let them cool completely. Break the cooled brownies into small crumbs and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the cream cheese. Add the cream cheese to the crumbled brownies. Stir or mash everything together until the cream cheese is evenly mixed throughout and you have a thick brownie mixture.
- Roll into brownie balls. Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of brownie mixture at a time and roll it between your palms until smooth and compact. Place the brownie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Chill. Refrigerate the brownie balls for about 1 hour, or until they feel firm. Cold brownie balls are way easier to dip and less likely to fall apart in the chocolate.
- Melt the chocolate. Add the chocolate chips and butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring well after each one, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Add the cake pop sticks. Dip the end of each lollipop stick in melted chocolate, then gently push it about halfway into a chilled brownie ball. Let the chocolate firm up before dipping the cake pops.
- Dip the brownie cake pops. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate and gently turn it until completely coated. Let the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.
- Decorate and set. Add sprinkles or other toppings while the chocolate is still wet. Stand the cake pops upright in a block of styrofoam or floral foam and let the coating set completely before serving.
Chocolate Coating & Decorating Ideas
One of my favorite things about cake pops is how easy they are to decorate for different occasions.
For a simple version, dip them in semi-sweet chocolate and add colorful sprinkles. You could also use...
- Milk chocolate
- White chocolate
- Colored candy melts
- Holiday sprinkles
- Mini chocolate chips
- Toasted coconut
- Crushed cookies
- Chopped nuts
Whatever topping you use, make sure to add it before the chocolate coating sets so it sticks.
Storage & Leftovers
Storage: Store leftover brownie cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They're best within 3-4 days.
Leftovers: I actually think these taste great chilled, so there's no need to let them come all the way to room temperature before serving.
Freezing: These are great for freezing! I like freezing the brownie balls before adding the sticks and chocolate coating. Prep and roll the brownie balls, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container.
When you're ready to finish them, thaw the brownie balls in the refrigerator. Once they're thawed and still nice and cold, add the sticks and dip them in chocolate.
Leslie's Testing Notes
- Make sure the brownie balls are cold before dipping. This helps them hold their shape and makes the chocolate coating set faster.
- Cool the brownies completely before adding cream cheese. Warm brownies can make the mixture too soft and sticky.
- If the mixture is too sticky to roll, chill it. Refrigerate it for about 20-30 minutes, then try again.
- Don't overheat the chocolate. Microwave it in short intervals and stir well between each one.
- The chocolate should be smooth enough for easy dipping. If it starts getting too thick as you work, warm it again briefly and stir.
- Work with one cake pop at a time. Dip it, let the excess chocolate drip off, add toppings, then place it upright to set.
FAQs & Troubleshooting
More Chocolate Treats
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Brownie Cake Pops with Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients called for on the package)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoon butter
- sprinkles or other toppings (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the brownies. Prepare according to the package directions, then cool completely. Crumble into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the cream cheese. Stir or mash into the brownie crumbs until evenly combined and thick enough to hold its shape.
- Roll into balls. Scoop about 2 tablespoons at a time, roll until smooth, and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Chill. Refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until firm.
- Melt the chocolate. Microwave the chocolate chips and butter in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Add the sticks. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick in melted chocolate, then push it about halfway into a brownie ball. Let the chocolate firm up.
- Dip the cake pops. Coat each brownie pop in melted chocolate, then let the excess drip off.
- Decorate and set. Add toppings while the coating is wet, then stand the pops upright until the chocolate is fully set.
Notes
- Make sure the brownies are completely cool before adding the cream cheese. Warm brownies can make the mixture too soft and sticky.
- Keep the brownie balls cold before dipping so they hold their shape better.
- If the brownie mixture is too sticky to roll, refrigerate it for 20-30 minutes, then try again.
- Keep the brownie balls fairly small so they aren't too heavy for the sticks. About 1½ inches across works well.
- Dip the tip of each lollipop stick in melted chocolate before inserting it. This helps anchor the stick inside the brownie ball.
- Melt the chocolate in short intervals and stir often so it doesn't overheat. If it gets too thick, warm it briefly and stir until smooth.
- Store finished brownie cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Leslie Lambert is a lifestyle writer and content creator specializing in home organization, family recipes, and intentional living. With 17 years of experience in blogging and digital storytelling, she helps busy women create calm, purposeful homes they love.
brownies are one of my favorites. thanks for sharing. looking so delicious =)
xoxo
franzi from powder brows
What are the calories for 2 of them
Hi Karen! Just added the nutrition info to the recipe card.
these were super tasty and so fun to make with my kid. She requested this for her bday party next week!
This browie cake pops turned out perfectly! The kids loved it!
Delicious! These are hit at my house! And so fun!
These are my new favorite way to eat brownies. So much right fudgy flavor in one tiny bite.
Brownie cake pops looks delicious My family loved it.