Best 6 Colorful Cookie Pops Recipes

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With a rainbow of colors and an array of delectable flavors, colorful cookie pops are a delightful treat that will brighten up any occasion. They are perfect for parties, gifts, or simply as a sweet snack. Whether you prefer classic chocolate chip, sprinkle-covered sugar cookies, or funfetti-filled bites, there's a colorful cookie pop recipe out there for every taste.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

POP ART COOKIE POPS



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Party time? Pop cookies-on-a-stick into glasses and let the good times roll! Cookie mix and ready-to-spread frosting make for fast festivities.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 egg
12 wooden sticks with rounded ends
1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy frosting (any white variety)
Betty Crocker™ gel food colors (in desired colors)
Assorted candy decorations

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, flour and egg until dough forms. Roll dough on floured surface until about 1/4 inch thick. Cut with 3-inch round cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Carefully insert a wooden stick into side of each cookie.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Divide frosting among 4 small bowls. Tint frosting in 3 of the bowls with different color of food color. Reserve some of the tinted frostings for piping on designs. Frost cookies with remaining white and tinted frostings. For piping, place each tinted frosting in small resealable food-storage plastic bag; snip off tiny corner of bag. Pipe frostings on cookies in desired designs. Decorate with candy decorations.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 40 g, TransFat 4 1/2 g

COOKIE POPS ON A STICK!!



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Cookie pops for bouquets or centerpieces 'On Sticks'. Vanilla is the standard flavoring but just about any flavoring (extract) can be used try almond, maple, lemon, orange - you be the judge! This double recipe is easily halved.

Provided by The Compulsive Cookie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups butter, softened
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ½ cups self-rising flour
24 popsicle sticks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Combine butter or margarine, baking soda, white sugar and your favorite extract flavor. Beat these ingredients together with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add self-rising flour Beat well.
  • Roll dough into walnut sized balls. Place them two inches apart onto the cookie sheet and flatten slightly. Press ice cream stick into the flattened side of the cookie, and press down. This way, you know how large the cookie will be when baked. Add whatever topping to each cookie you like, OR, before pressing stick into the cookie, roll each cookie into sprinkles first, then flatten.
  • Bake until edges are lightly golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 459.1 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

COOKIE POPS



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The kids will have a blast making these fun chocolate covered treats. Decorate into flower shapes, smiley faces or even rainbows!-Maria Regakis of Somerville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
20 vanilla wafers
10 Popsicle sticks
4 ounces milk chocolate candy coating, chopped
1 teaspoon shortening
M&M's miniature baking bits, optional

Steps:

  • Spread peanut butter over the flat side of 10 vanilla wafers, about 1 teaspoon on each. Top each with a Popsicle stick and another vanilla wafer. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; freeze for 7 minutes. , In a microwave, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip cookie pops into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheet. , Decorate with baking bits if desired. Freeze for 5-6 minutes or until chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

COLORFUL COOKIE POPS



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Surprise your kids with these colorful cookie pops that are made using Gold Medal® flour - perfect dessert that can be ready in 45 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
About 6 drops red food color
About 6 drops green food color
About 18 flat wooden sticks with rounded ends
Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles or colored sugars, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Mix sugar, butter, vanilla and egg in large bowl with spoon until smooth. Stir in flour. Divide dough in half. Stir red food color into one half of dough; stir green food color into other half of dough.
  • Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, using some of each color of dough for each ball. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Insert wooden stick into side of each ball. Press bottom of glass onto dough to grease, then dip into sugar; press on balls until 1/4-inch thick. Press candy sprinkles into dough or sprinkle with colored sugars.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until slightly firm and edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 70 mg

CARAMEL COOKIE POPS



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You can substitute any type of nuts for the pecans and dip the pops in whatever else you'd like.

Provided by benson_lorraine

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
48 round wooden toothpicks
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 (11 ounce) package caramel bits (such as Kraft®)
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
  • Beat butter, confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, and salt together in a bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Gradually beat flour into butter mixture until dough is smooth; stir chocolate chips into dough.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake until cookies are set, 10 to 12 minutes. Immediately press a round toothpick into the center of each cookie; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Place pecans in a shallow bowl. Line a flat work surface with a sheet of waxed paper.
  • Stir caramels and water together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until caramels melt and mixture is smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Hold a cookie by the toothpick and dip it into the caramel mixture, turning to coat completely. Remove from caramel and let any excess caramel drip off into the saucepan. Immediately dip the bottom and sides of each caramel-coated cookie into pecans. Transfer to wax paper to cool until set. Repeat with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 43.8 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

SURPRISE COOKIE POPS



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You will only need two ingredients-and some Popsicle sticks-to make this fun dessert. Store-bought dough and candy bars combine for a dozen sweet treats that will have your kids reaching for more.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 Milky Way candy bars (2.05 ounces each)
12 Popsicle sticks
1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough

Steps:

  • Cut each candy bar widthwise into six pieces; insert a Popsicle stick into each. Cut cookie dough into 12 pieces. Flatten dough; wrap each piece around each candy bar piece, forming a ball. , Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 3 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep Ahead: For maximum efficiency, form and freeze cookie dough balls up to 2 months in advance. Ready-to-bake pops can be frozen for up to 2 weeks.
  • Chill Dough: Chilling the dough ensures easier handling and cleaner shapes.
  • Dip in Chocolate: Partially submerge each pop to create a smooth, even coating.
  • Decorate Creatively: Explore a world of colorful sprinkles, edible glitter, and mini candies.
  • Chill the Pops: Keep the chocolate-dipped pops chilled to maintain their shape.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the delightful world of cookie pops, where creativity meets taste. With endless flavor combinations and decorating possibilities, these sweet treats are perfect for any occasion. From classic chocolate chip to funfetti extravaganza, delight your family and friends with homemade cookie pops that will surely bring smiles to their faces. So grab your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a baking adventure that will leave you with a batch of irresistible cookie pops that are not only delicious but also visually stunning. Happy baking!

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