Holiday Cookie Pops

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Delicious Holiday Cookie Pops for your festive season

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
	flour , to dust ( optional )
	24 lollipop sticks
	6 6 ounces white almond bark or 6 ounces butterscotch chips
	1 tablespoon shortening ( optional )
	royal icing
	assorted small decorative candies

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

137

Sugar

14g

Fat

Holiday Cookie Pops are a fun and festive dessert that are perfect for any holiday gathering or celebration. These pops are easy to make, and can be customized with a variety of different decorative toppings to suit any occasion. The lollipop sticks make them easy to hold and eat, and kids especially love the fun shapes and colors of the pops. While these treats are not particularly healthy, they are a fun way to indulge in some holiday cheer with friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	Roll each slice of cookie dough into a ball, and then flatten slightly so they form discs.
3.	Lay out each disc on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
4.	Remove from the oven and insert the lollipop sticks into each cookie.
5.	Allow the cookies to cool slightly, and then transfer to the freezer to chill.
6.	Melt the white almond bark or butterscotch chips in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally.
7.	Dip each cookie into the melted bark or chips one by one, shaking off any excess.
8.	Immediately sprinkle the cookies with assorted small decorative candies.
9.	Place each cookie pop onto another sheet of parchment paper and allow to cool and harden completely.
10.	Decorate with royal icing as desired.

PROS

These Holiday Cookie Pops are easy to make and perfect for any holiday gathering or celebration.

The pops are fun and festive, and can be decorated in a variety of ways to suit any occasion.

CONS

While these Holiday Cookie Pops are a delicious treat, they are high in sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The white almond bark or butterscotch chips contain added sugars, so should also be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these Holiday Cookie Pops are not particularly healthy, they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The small decorative candies can be replaced with chopped nuts or dried fruits to add some nutritional value to the treats.