Christmas Eve feels extra magical when kids are buzzing with excitement over Santa’s visit. Their joy brings the season to life—so why not make something just for them? These whimsical “Christmas Tree Cake Pops” are a sweet surprise for little ones (and maybe a few grown-up elves too).

Recipe courtesy Lines+Angles

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Christmas Tree Cake Pops

Makes 24 cake pops

• 1 box of vanilla cake mix
• 3/4 cup of canola oil
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 3 1/2 cups of green candy melts
• 24 cake pop sticks
• Icing dots
• Icing stars

1. Prepare cake according to package instructions, adding 3/4 cup canola oil to the cake mix before baking.
2. Once the cake is cool to the touch, transfer it to a large mixing bowl and break it up into crumbs. Allow to cool completely.
3. In a medium bowl, add the butter, sugar, vanilla, and milk. Use an electric mixer and beat on medium speed for about 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
4. Add 3/4 of the frosting to the cake crumbs and mix until the mixture can hold together well. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
5. Using your hands, shape the cake pop mixture into 24 conical shapes.
6. Melt the green candy melts. Dip one end of each of the cake pop sticks into the melted chocolate before inserting them into the bottom of the cake pops. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, making sure to cover completely, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl.
7. Use a toothpick to create the textured look of the tree and decorate with the icing dots and stars before standing upright to dry completely.