These Monster Bites are brownie cake pops made into fun little monsters for Halloween. Whip up a batch for spooky season!
Seriously, apologies are in order.
You're wondering why apologies are needed, aren't you?
Apologies for what you've already seen!
I can explain. Really, I can.
Here's my explanation..
I suck at making cake pops.
So, there you have it. Honesty at its finest!
This is my first go at them. I was so excited to try making them.
Of course, I made them by hand. No fancy machine here. That's a story for another day.
I mixed them up and coated them with the first coat of candy melts. Then, put on the second coat. After that I realized that it was appropriate that these are called monster bites because this is, for sure, a horror show.
A cautionary tale for anyone wanting to make cake pops. I, my friends, am a cake pop catastrophe story.
It's okay. No tears. Honestly, I'll be okay.
Luckily I'm good at making Turtle Caramel Chocolate Apples and Monster Fudge!
That knowledge helps cushion the blow to my ego. There is nothing like candy to soothe a fragile ego.
Tips for Making Monster Bites Cake Pops:
- Take your time. Cake pops cannot be rushed. You need to give yourself time to form them, then give them time to set up before decorating them.
- Do not make huge cake balls. Seriously, who wants to bite into a cake pop the size of their head. Keep them bite sized!
- Melt your candy properly. Personally, I like melting them in the microwave but they melt incredibly quick so be sure to check them often, every 30 seconds to start, then every 15 seconds or so after that.
- You can add a little coconut oil or shortening if your candy melts are too thick. I find working in smaller batches helps. Working quickly also helps.
- Plan ahead by having a container or tray ready so you can stash the cake pops in the fridge or freezer at various stages of making them. That way you can work in batches if you want to.
- Go easy on the frosting or candy melts you use to adhere the sticks to the cake pops.
- When dunking the cake pops in the candy melts be sure the bowl or cup is deep enough to coat them evenly. You can swirl them around to make sure they coat evenly on all side as well. Tap them after to get off any excess candy melts.
- Be sure to let them set up in the fridge or freezer so the melts are dry before decorating them.
- You can use tweezers to help place the googly eyes if your hands aren't steady.
- Let someone else make the dang things. Or blame the messy ones on the kids.
More Halloween Recipes:
- Boo Berry Krispies
- Bloody Guts Dip
- Halloween Pretzel Sticks
- Chocolate Monster Fudge
- Toilet Water Drink
- Vampire Steaks
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Monster Bites Cake Pops
Ingredients
- ½ batch prepared brownies cooked and crumbled
- ½ can store bought icing
- White candy melts
- Edible eyeballs
- Confetti candies
- Black gel icing
- Red gel icing
Instructions
- Take your brownies and crumble them into bits.
- Take about ½ the amount of icing and start mashing it into the brownies with a spoon. Add more icing till you get the desired consistency to form a ball.
- Form a ball with your hands. Just roll until you like the shape.
- Stick a cake pop stick into it. It sometimes helps if you add a little candy melt on the edge of the stick you. Repeat with as many cake pops as you want to make.
- Pop cake pops in the freezer for about 10 to 20 minutes to set.
- Take the cake pops out of the freezer.
- Melt about ¼ of your candy melts in a microwave safe bowl. Check every 30 seconds so you don't over do it. Stir until smooth.
- Dunk each cake pop about ⅓ of the way into it.
- Pop back in fridge or freezer to set. This should not take long.
- Remove the cake pop again.
- Melt the rest of your candy melts in the microwave for about 1 minute or so, check every 30 seconds because they melt quick. Stir until smooth.
- Dunk the rest of the cake pop into it and swirl.
- Tap the excess gently.
- Pop in the fridge or freezer to set.
- Take out and decorate. Make them as ugly or cute as you wish.
- Serve or store for later!
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Liz
Oh, KimB, your horror show comment made me spit out my tea. NO WAY...monsters should not have perfectly shaped, symmetrical heads for Pete's sake...these are wonderful! Happy Halloween!
Kim Bee
Lol I am to make computers dirty all across the land. One more checked off. You are too kind. I am so excited to do more cake pops. I even bought a maker.
Katie
Ok - first: I actually think these are ADORABLE!
Second: you are NOT alone with cake pop malfunctions. I tried to make cake balls once before, and they absolutely did not turn out well. I followed the instructions perfectly, but did they turn out symmetrical? Nope. Did the chocolate go on smoothly? Nope. My balls were more like shapeless blobs. But they tasted AWESOME, so thankfully no one really cared in the end...but goodness, I don't think I'll ever attempt them again!!!
Kim Bee
Thanks Katie.
I am so happy to hear I'm not the only one who has had a pop disaster. They are not easy to master. I ended up buying a cake pop maker so I can have another go at them. Round two. lol
Kate | Food Babbles
I love these!! I would definitely not call them a disaster at all. They look adorable !
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Kate. You are such a sweetheart.
Sarah
Gotta say, theyre pretty adorable!
Kim Bee
Thanks Sarah.
mjskit
these are crazy cute!!
Kim Bee
Thanks MJ. xx
Grubarazzi (@Grubarazzi)
These are so cuuuuute! I mean, ugly! tehehe.
Kim Bee
Lol, thanks my dear. Hope you are well.
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Aww, I think they are adorable, and perfect for Halloween. But you have made me afraid to attempt cake pops 🙂
Kim Bee
Thanks Brianne. And lol, I scared myself to try them again. I ran out and bought a cake pop maker to see if it helps.
Deborah
I totally love the idea of turning these into monsters!! My cake pops are never very pretty, either, and this is perfect!
Kim Bee
Thanks Deborah. I had so much fun with these. Who knew cake pops were so complicated.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
I love your wacky cake balls 🙂 I'd give them the Halloween blue ribbon
Kim Bee
Awe thanks Maureen. You are such a sweetheart.
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen
I think they are appropiately spooky and fun! Adorable halloween pops! Nice post
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Paula.
Laura Hunter
I think they turned out perfect. I make my cake pops by hand, and it is hard to make them uniform but personally I think it gives them a more homemade look which I prefer.
Kim Bee
I admire anyone who can make these by hand. They sure are tricky to make. I bought a cake pop maker this week, lol.
Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine)
Haha! These are actually quite adorable! And I'm sure they tasted great.
Kim Bee
I think the brownie ones are amazing. The good thing about cake pops is they may look ugly but they taste incredible.
Jennie @themessybakerblog
I think you did an amazing job on these cake pops; they're super cute! I made them one time for a baby shower, and I'll never make them again. They were extremely time consuming. If you do decide to make them again, heat the chocolate over a double boiler and add a bit of shortening (a trick I learned from my grandmother). It helps thin out the chocolate for easy coating.
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Jennie. They really are a pain in the rump. I think you have to have the knack and love for them or they just aren't worth it. I will try your shortening trick cuz I just bought a cake pop maker. I will not lose to cake pops. lol
Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious
They're funny, which is waaaay better than perfect.
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Dorothy.
Katerina
They are so cute little monsters! I wish all monsters could be as sweet as these ones!
Kim Bee
Wouldn't that be awesome. Thanks Katerina.
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Some of the best inventions were because of what people thought was a mistake. I think you made some fantastic monsters here - very, very monster looking :-). My solution is to just buy them. I just know I don't have the patience. Hats off to you for making these little guys!!
Kim Bee
I swear buying them is just way more sensible. They are so much work. And thanks for the sweet comment.
Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Kim, you monsters are cute and probably even more delicious!
Kim Bee
Thanks Cindy.
Carla
I don't think they look *that* bad. They are monsters; therefore they don't need to have perfectly round heads. You did a fine job! Seriously 🙂
Kim Bee
Thanks Carla. I sure had fun making them even though they annoyed me to no end. lol
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.
Duuuuudeee, they are actually better because they are not perfect! I am afraid to try making cake pops!
Kim Bee
Thanks Stephanie. They are tricky. I'd recommend visiting Bakerella for instructions. She has great tutorials.
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories)
OK, Kim...we gotta have a talk. Seriously...if you didn't say that these would be bad, I wouldn't have EVER thought that. Or maybe you are just trying to be funny? But you gotta know these look majorly cute...um, I mean scary. I think that Halloween might just be the perfect time for someone to try making cake pops...even if they think they messed them up, chances are they will look pretty cool.
Kim Bee
I so wished they had turned out perfectly round. But they are so hard to make. I am determined to have another go at them.