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Christmas Tree Cake Kiss Pops

Everyone will love these incredible festive Christmas tree cake kiss pops. They are so easy to make with cake mix, frosting, and peppermint kisses.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 36

Ingredients

  • 1 Box Chocolate Cake Mix Ingredients listed on box
  • 4 Oz Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 4 Oz Vegetable Shortening
  • 16 Oz Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Milk
  • Pinch of Salt
  • Mini Cake Cones
  • Green Gel Food Coloring
  • Candy Stars
  • Sprinkles
  • Peppermint Kisses

Instructions

  • Mix the cake mix according to the package instructions.
  • Place the mini cones in a mini muffin tin. Fill the cones ¾ way up with the cake batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Then cool completely.
  • In the stand mixer bowl with the paddle attachment, add the butter and shortening. Cream together until blended and smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time. Mix on low speed until all sugar has been incorporated.
  • Add the vanilla, salt, and milk, and mix on low for 10 minutes to get a perfectly smooth frosting. (See Note)
  • Mix in the green gel food coloring until you get the desired green color. Set aside.
  • Dip the lollipop stick into the frosting. Then insert it in the center of the cone. This helps the lollipop stick stay in place without falling out.
  • Add the green frosting into a pipping bag fitted with a grass tip (Wilton #233). Pipe a little frosting on top of the cone and put a peppermint kiss on top.
  • Pipe the frosting along the bottom of the cone making sure to fill all the space, then slowly pull away from the cone. (See note)
  • Continue to pipe along the cone, while turning to cover the entire cone and peppermint kiss. (See note)
  • Add the sprinkles and decorations over the frosting. Time to enjoy!

Notes

  • You may need to add a little more milk to the frosting. You want the consistency a little thicker than frosting for a cake.
  • You can make the strands as long or short as you want by pulling away fast or slow. Slower will give you longer strands, and faster will give you a shorter one. It’s based on your personal preference.
  • When you get to the top, make sure you pipe a little at a time to ensure you get a pointy top like a tree.
  • The cake pops can be made a day in advance, but you want them to sit out on a cooling rack. If you put them in an airtight container, the cones will get soggy.
  • Once the cones are completely frosting and decorated, you can leave them out to allow the frosting to dry slightly.
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