These Brownie Cake Pops are a fun twist on the classic cake pop — but even richer! With a fudgy brownie center, creamy chocolate frosting mixed in for the perfect texture, and a crunchy chocolate shell with sprinkles, every bite tastes like a bite-sized chocolate indulgence. Perfect for parties, holidays, birthdays, and gifting!
1 box (≈18 oz) brownie mix + ingredients listed on box
12 oz chocolate melting wafers
Sprinkles — for decoration
4 oz plain cream cheese, softened
4 tbsp salted butter, softened
1¾ cups powdered sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Prepare brownies according to package directions.
Allow them to cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese + butter until creamy.
Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, and vanilla.
Mix until smooth and set aside.
Trim off brownie edges if too crispy.
Break remaining brownies into a large bowl.
Add 1 cup frosting and mix with a hand mixer.
Add ¼–½ cup more frosting as needed — dough should hold its shape when rolled.
Scoop and roll 1½ tbsp balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
Chill for 15 minutes.
Melt ¼ cup chocolate wafers (≈30 seconds).
Dip the end of each cake pop stick in chocolate and insert into a brownie ball.
Chill again for 30 minutes.
Melt remaining chocolate wafers in 30-second then 15-second increments until smooth.
Dip each cake pop, letting excess drip off.
Add sprinkles immediately before chocolate sets.
Chill 15 minutes to harden the shell.
Fully cooled brownies help prevent crumbs in the coating.
If pops crack while dipping → the chocolate is too hot or pops too cold — let them warm slightly.
If pops won’t stay on sticks → add a little more frosting for stability.
Use good-quality melting chocolate for the smoothest finish.