These pumpkin cake pops are my toddlers’ newest OBSESSION. I made them for the first time for a party and they quickly became a favorite. Adding Halloween or fall colored sprinkles adds to the holiday magic – they work great for both Halloween and Thanksgiving festivities.
My toddler chef was excited by and so proud of himself for using the stand mixer by himself! (with supervision of course).
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I used the pumpkin bread recipe by The Preppy Kitchen to make these. I am in the process of creating a modified version that is a little healthier, so stay tuned!
Makes 30-35 cake pops.
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General Directions:
- Add cream cheese, butter + vanilla to stand mixer bowl. With whisk attachment, beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Add in the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time. Beat on low until combined.
- Scrape down mixture and beat on medium for 1 minute, until mixture is fluffy.
- Add in pumpkin bread.
- Mix on low until bread is fully combined with frosting.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, scoop mixture and roll into 1 inch balls. Place on parchment paper.
- Continue rolling until all mixture has been formed into balls. Be sure none of the balls are touching each other.
- Freeze for 20 minutes.
- Pour white chocolate onto skillet, add coconut oil, and melt over medium-low heat.
- Remove baking sheet from freezer.
- Insert sticks into each ball about halfway.
- Dip and roll balls in melted white chocolate, ensuring they are fully covered. Shake balls/allow to drip excess off.
- Holding cake pop over a small dish, top with sprinkles.
- Place back on parchment paper to harden.
- Repeat with each ball.
Toddler Instructions: Click on the skill level below for detailed instructions. (#s relate to General Directions)
Beginner:
1. Pour in pre-measured ingredients, with help as needed.
2. Pour in pre-measured ingredients, with help as needed.
4. Help to add in pumpkin bread.
Experienced:
1. Pour in pre-measured ingredients.
2. Pour in pre-measured ingredients.
4. Help to add in pumpkin bread.
7. Help to scoop mixture.
10. Pour pre-measured ingredients into skillet on stove (with stove off).
12. Help to insert sticks into balls.
Pro:
1. Help to measure and add in ingredients. With supervision, use the stand mixer to beat ingredients.
2. Help to measure and add in ingredients. With supervision, use the stand mixer to beat ingredients.
3. With supervision, use the stand mixer to beat ingredients.
4. Help to add in pumpkin bread.
5. With supervision, use the stand mixer to combine ingredients.
7. Help to scoop mixture and form cake pop balls.
10. Pour white chocolate and coconut oil into skillet. Help to melt chocolate at the stove.
12. Help to insert sticks into cake pops.
13. Help to fully cover cake pops in melted white chocolate.
14. Help to top cake pop with sprinkles.
Notes:
- You can place baking sheet in refrigerator to help white chocolate to harden on the cake pops.
- I placed cake pops in 2 gallon sized Ziplock bags and stored them in the fridge.
- Your choice of sprinkles can make these more festive for Halloween or Thanksgiving.
Suggested Fine Motor Activities:
- Peeling stickers
- Wall coloring
- Play-dough (with focus on ball rolling)
- Jack O-Lantern
- Monsters!
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- Cake Pop Sticks: https://amzn.to/43rcaII
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