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Halloween is the perfect time to play with creepy candies and spooky sweets. These bloody Halloween cake pops look dramatic but are made with a simple recipe that comes together quickly. Using Lofthouse cookies, cream cheese frosting, and bright white candy melts, you’ll create soft cake truffles that are dipped, decorated, and served on lollipop sticks. The bloody effect makes them the perfect party favors for Halloween parties, and kids will have so much fun helping decorate. Whether you’re planning a big Halloween party or need a tray of creepy Halloween desserts, these sweet treats are a guaranteed hit.
A baked cake made with cake mix works as the base of most favorite cake pop recipes. Crumble and mix with cream cheese frosting until moldable.
Make sure cake balls are not frozen solid before dipping. Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes.
Yes, once set, they hold up well. Wrap each in plastic wrap or candy bags and tie with ribbon for creepy Halloween desserts on the go.
Yes, but add a little coconut oil to help keep the melted candy smooth.
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Flip a cardboard box upside down and poke small holes for the lollipop sticks—an easy alternative for us residents.
Ingredient Notes
- Lofthouse Cookies with Icing: These give the cake pops a tender base and sweet vanilla flavor without the need for cake mix.
- Cream Cheese: Acts as a binder for the cake crumbs and adds tangy richness.
- Cake Pop Sticks: Essential for turning soft cake truffles into handheld party-ready pops.
- Bright White Candy Melts: Create a smooth candy coating that contrasts perfectly with the bloody effect.
- Red Gel Icing: Adds the creepy drip of “blood” for dramatic flair.
Bloody Halloween Cake Pops
- Add the Lofthouse cookies to your stand mixer. Use the paddle attachment on high speed until they resemble fine cake crumbs.
- Switch attachments, add cream cheese, and mix on high until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto parchment paper. Roll into balls, then freeze for 1–2 hours.
- Melt the candy melts in a large bowl or measuring cup, heating in 45-second bursts and stirring until smooth. Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into melted candy, then insert into a cake ball. Allow to set.
- Dip each ball fully into melted candy coating, then place upright in a styrofoam block to dry.
- Once hardened, use red gel icing to create bloody drips around the lollipop sticks.
- Serve these bloody Halloween cake balls at your next Halloween party and enjoy the spooky sweetness!
