Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Cake Pops

The Story & Intro
“Oh la la… the holidays in my kitchen are magical, my friends.” That’s usually what I say the moment December rolls around, because everything suddenly smells like chocolate, peppermint, and warm memories. And today’s recipe chocolate peppermint Christmas cake pops takes me right back to one of my first American holiday parties.

Bonjour my friends! 👋 I’m Lacamorea, a 31-year-old French girl who traded the cobblestone streets of Paris for the cozy kitchens of America 🇫🇷➡️🇺🇸. Ever since I could reach the countertop, I’ve been whisking, stirring, and sneaking tastes of cake batter when no one was looking 🍰😋. Cooking isn’t just my passion it’s my love language, my therapy, and my favorite way to make people smile.

The first time I made these chocolate peppermint Christmas cake pops, I was still adjusting to American-style holiday baking. In France, Christmas sweets are elegant and delicate bûche de Noël, buttery sablés, little candied chestnuts. But here? Everything is bold, colorful, and delightfully over-the-top. When a neighbor invited me to a cookie exchange, I decided to bring something fun, whimsical, and undeniably festive.

And voilà these cake pops were born. They disappeared faster than snow on a warm roof! Kids loved the sparkle, adults loved the minty richness, and everyone asked me how to make them. Now I make these chocolate peppermint Christmas cake pops every year, and they’ve become one of my signature holiday treats.

So grab your apron, cherie we’re about to create sweet little pops of joy that taste like Christmas morning itself.

⏱️ Time
• Prep: 30 minutes
• Chill: 1 hour
• Decorating: 20 minutes
• Total: ~1 hour 50 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cake
• 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

For the Frosting Mixture
• 1 cup chocolate frosting
• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract

For Dipping & Decorating
• 2 cups chocolate candy melts
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother dipping)
• ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
• Holiday sprinkles
• Cake pop sticks

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bake the chocolate cake
   Prepare your cake mix as instructed, then add the peppermint extract. Bake until fluffy and set, then let it cool completely.
2. Crumble the cake
   Once cool, crumble the cake into fine crumbs. Make sure there are no large chunks — this is key for smooth cake pops.
3. Mix with frosting
   Add chocolate frosting and peppermint extract. Mix with clean hands until it feels like soft cookie dough.
4. Shape the cake balls
   Roll 1-tablespoon portions into tight balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
5. Chill
   Freeze the cake balls for 20 minutes to firm up. This makes dipping much easier.
6. Insert sticks
   Dip each stick tip in melted chocolate, then push it halfway into a chilled cake ball. Chill again for 10 minutes.
7. Dip in chocolate
   Melt candy melts with coconut oil. Dip each cake pop, gently tapping to remove excess.
8. Decorate
   Immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies or holiday sprinkles. Let them set upright in a cake pop stand or foam block.

📝 Notes
• If your coating cracks, your cake pops may be too cold let them sit 5 minutes before dipping.
• Want extra mint flavor? Add a drop more extract to your coating.
• These freeze beautifully store for up to 2 months in an airtight container.

🍽️ Nutrition (per cake pop, approx.)
• Calories: 165
• Carbs: 21g
• Fat: 8g
• Sugar: 17g
• Protein: 1g

Recipe Card
🎄 Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Cake Pops 🎄
Prep Time: 30 mins
Chill Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 24 cake pops

✨ Ingredients

• Chocolate cake mix + ingredients
• Peppermint extract
• Chocolate frosting
• Chocolate candy melts
• Coconut oil
• Crushed peppermint candies
• Holiday sprinkles
• Cake pop sticks

✨ Instructions

1. Bake chocolate cake with peppermint extract.
2. Crumble cooled cake.
3. Mix with frosting + peppermint.
4. Roll into balls; chill.
5. Insert sticks; chill again.
6. Dip in chocolate coating.
7. Decorate with peppermint & sprinkles.

Conclusion
Ahh, mon ami, don’t you just love how a simple little cake pop can turn into a bundle of holiday magic? These chocolate peppermint Christmas cake pops bring smiles everywhere they go from classroom parties to office celebrations to cozy family nights by the tree. They’re festive, minty, chocolatey, and so much fun to make.

Every year I find myself returning to this recipe, not just because it tastes delicious, but because it feels like sharing a tiny piece of joy. And truly, isn’t that what holiday baking is all about?

Wrap them up, gift them, or enjoy them all yourself I won’t judge. 😉

Now go spread some sugary Christmas cheer, my friends. ❤️