Cupcake Pops or Bites
Transform your favorite cupcakes into adorable, bite-sized treats with this customizable Cupcake Pops or Bites recipe! Perfect for parties, holidays, or everyday fun, these no-bake delights combine crumbled vanilla or chocolate cupcakes with rich cream cheese frosting to create moist, flavorful centers. Wrapped in a shimmering coat of colorful candy melts and topped with festive sprinkles, each pop or bite is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Whether you form them into pops with lollipop sticks or keep them as simple bites, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes of prep time. Ideal for serving a crowd, these portable treats are as fun to make as they are to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Vanilla or chocolate cupcakes
- 1 cup Cream cheese frosting
- 2 cups Candy melts (assorted colors)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable shortening
- 1 cup Sprinkles or decorations
- 12 pieces Lollipop sticks
- 1 piece Styrofoam block or cake pop stand
Instructions
Crumble the cupcakes into a large mixing bowl using your hands or a fork until fine crumbs are formed.
Add cream cheese frosting to the crumbled cupcakes, starting with 3/4 cup. Mix until the crumbs hold together when pressed, adding more frosting if necessary.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll into smooth, even balls. For cupcake bites, press each ball gently into a small silicone muffin mold to form the base.
Place the cupcake balls or bites onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 1 hour or freeze for 15–20 minutes to firm them up for dipping.
Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each heating. Add vegetable shortening to thin the candy melts and achieve a smooth dipping consistency.
Dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the melted candy and insert it halfway into each cupcake ball (if making pops). For bites, skip this step.
Submerge each cupcake ball or bite into the melted candy, ensuring it is fully coated. Tap off any excess and place upright into a Styrofoam block or onto the parchment paper to set.
Before the candy coating hardens, decorate with sprinkles or desired decorations.
Allow the pops or bites to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator for faster results.
Serve and enjoy these adorable and delicious treats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 299.9 g | 384% | |
| Saturated Fat | 173.4 g | 867% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 2097 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1018.2 g | 370% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 821.0 g | ||
| Protein | 47.7 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 335 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 837 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
