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No bake cake pops

No bake cake pops are a fun and easy dessert that requires no oven. They are made by combining crushed cookies with cream cheese, forming them into balls, and coating them in melted chocolate or candy melts. Perfect for hot days or when you're short on time, these treats are customizable and enjoyable to make with kids.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cake pops servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 vanilla sandwich cookies (about 2 cups crushed)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 12 ounces chocolate melting wafers or candy melts
  • 20-24 lollipop sticks
  • Sprinkles or decorations as desired
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Cookie Mixture: Crush the sandwich cookies in a food processor or plastic bag until fine crumbs. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the Binding Agent: Mix softened cream cheese and optional vanilla extract into the cookie crumbs until the mixture holds together.
  3. Form the Balls: Roll about one tablespoon of the mixture into smooth balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Melt the Coating: Melt chocolate or candy melts in the microwave or double boiler until smooth.
  5. Attach the Sticks: Dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the melted coating and insert it halfway into each cake ball. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  6. Coat the Cake Pops: Dip each chilled pop into the melted coating, tap to remove excess, and add sprinkles while still wet. Let them set upright.

Notes

These no bake cake pops can be customized with different cookie flavors and coatings. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.