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These Monster Cake Pops make a great last-minute treat for a Halloween party, birthday party, or any occasion!

donut hole cake pops made into monster faces for halloween

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We ❤ spooky treats, here at Happiness is Homemade, and this fun recipe comes together in no time at all!

Make these fun, no-bake Monster pops in just 30 minutes by using candy melts and premade donut holes for a super simple recipe that even kids can help put together. Decorate them however you please, with adorable, googly eyes and funny sprinkled hairdos. The possibilities are endless (and too cute!).

These fun donut hole cake pops will look darling decorating your Halloween party food table! Package up a few for trick-or-treaters, boo buckets, or to hand out in the classroom. They’d even be a great addition to a Monster-themed birthday party, too. We made ours, along with our Monster Munch Halloween Snack Mix, for a spooktacular fun Monster movie night!

Now, let’s get ready to have a scary good time making these monster-iffic treats!

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How to Make Your Own Monster Cake Pops:

bowls of halloween colored candy melts

Prepare the donut holes for dipping by giving them a quick roll between your palms and determining where you will place your stick. I like to make sure the smoothest rounded side is at the top of each cake pop.

Then, melt the candy melts according to package directions.

cake pop stick and melted candy wafer bowls

Carefully dip the end of a lollipop stick into the candy melts and stick into the cake pop. Allow these to cool upside down. 

dipping donut hole into candy melt
dipping donut hole into purple candy melts with other candies

When the melted chocolate has cooled, carefully dip each cake pop in the remaining melted candy melts rotating until fully coated. 

candy melt coated cake pops with monster faces

Use the candy eyes, sprinkles and black writing gel to decorate cake pops as desired and serve once the candy melts have set. 

Decorating Tips & Tricks

Utilize these super easy decorating tips & recommendations to get terrifyingly cute Monster donut pops of all varieties!

Monster Pops:

cute monster cake pop for kids

For monster pops, allow the first layer of candy melt to dry before decorating. Use additional melted candy melt coating to stick the eyes to the cake pops and decorate with sprinkles and black writing gel as desired. 

Monster Horns:

piping bag piping monster horns onto parchment paper
decorated monster cake pops

To make monster horns, pipe horn shapes onto a piece of wax paper and attach to the monster cake balls using an additional batch of candy melts. For larger horns, I like to stick a sprinkle in the head for extra support/backing.

Star Pops:

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For star pops, allow the dipped cake pops a few minutes to set before pressing the stars into the cake pops. 

Sprinkle Topped Pops:

halloween goodie dipping in sprinkles

For sprinkled topped pops, allow the candy melts to set for 3 minutes before dipping the top part in sprinkles of your choice.

Drizzled Cake Pops:

piping decorations onto easy cake pop recipe

For drizzled pops, allow the first layer of candy melt to almost set completely before drizzling on the second layer. Alternate colors and layer as much as desired.


Frequently Asked Questions

handful of cute halloween cake pops

Which Candy Melts Work Best For This Recipe?

For best results, try to avoid candy melts that have a white film on them. Most brands will have a little viewing window on the package, so be sure to check there first. If you choose a brand that has a white film, your final result will likely also have a white film. I have found that both the candy melts from Hobby Lobby, and Wilton, both work great!

quick and easy hallloween treat for kids

What If My Candy Melts Become Too Thick Or Lumpy?

When melting the candies, I put them in the microwave in 15-second intervals. You can also use a stovetop or double boiler to melt your candies. In between melting intervals, make sure to stir the melts for a full minute before melting again to help dissolve and break up lumps.

If your candy melt mixture is still too thick, you can mix in a 1/2 teaspoon of oil at a time to thin it out. (Coconut oil or vegetable oil will work well.)

candy melt coated cake pops with monster faces

How Do I Layer Candy Melts?

If adding another layer of ​melted candy coating, make sure the candy melt temperature is close to room temperature to ensure the existing layers won’t crack or separate.

fun monster cake pops for kids

What If My Donut Holes Are Lumpy?

Don’t sweat it! Use the lumpy donut holes to fully coat in sprinkles. It will help hide the flaws! You can also give the donut hole a quick shaping between your palms before placing it on the sucker stick. 

assembled easy cake pops for halloween

What’s The Best Method For Storing These Monster Pops?

For optimal taste, these cake pops are best served the day that they are made! But, you can make them 24 hours in advance. Just avoid storing them in the fridge or freezer, as the candy melts may sweat when brought back to room temperature(this can cause cracking, mold or sprinkles to bleed!). If storing overnight, store the remaining cake pops at room temperature in either an airtight container or cover them with plastic wrap


No-Bake Cake Pops Recipe Card

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Monster Cake Pops

These Monster Cake Pops make a great last minute treat for a Halloween party, birthday party, or any occasion!
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Set Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yields: 24

Instructions:

  • Prepare the donut holes for dipping by giving them a quick roll between your palms and determining where you will place your stick. I like to make sure the smoothest rounded side is at the top of each cake pop.
  • Then, melt the candy melts according to package directions.
  • Carefully dip the end of a lollipop stick into the candy melts and stick into the cake pop. Allow these to cool upside down. 
  • When the melted chocolate has cooled, carefully dip each cake pop in the remaining melted candy melts rotating until fully coated. 
  • Use the candy eyessprinkles and black writing gel to decorate cake pops as desired and serve once the candy melts have set. 

Notes:

*NOTE – For more tips on decorating your Monster Cake Pops, see our “Decorating Tips & Tricks” section in this post! 
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  1. Do you have problems with crumbs getting in the chocolate as you are dipping the donuts? I am glad to see that donuts and donut holes will work for cake pops! I made some from scratch (I bought a cookie pop maker) and it was tedious and they didn’t always turn out neat – without crumbs in the chocolate!

    1. Those cake pop makers definitely make pops that are more crumbly than the kind where you crumble the cake and roll them by hand. I typically either roll my cake pops by hand or use the donut holes specifically to avoid any of the issues with crumbs! Even with crumbs, though, I bet they still taste amazing! 🙂

  2. As delicious as traditional cake pops are, they can be very tedious to make, so I LOVE that you thought to make these from donut holes as donuts are delicioussss 😋 and this would save so much time, too 🙌 I love the designs as well – perfect for Halloween! ☺️