Lightened Sugar Cookie Pops (Print Version)

Soft sugar cookie bites with Greek yogurt, coated in white chocolate for a lighter indulgence.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sugar Cookie Base

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/4 cup light cream cheese, softened
07 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or low-fat)
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cake Pop Coating

11 - 1 1/2 cups white chocolate or vanilla candy melts
12 - 2 teaspoons coconut oil (optional, for thinning)

→ Decoration

13 - Sprinkles, as desired

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter, light cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
05 - Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
06 - Allow the cookie base to cool completely, then crumble into fine pieces in a large bowl.
07 - Add 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt to the crumbs and mix until the mixture holds together when pressed. Add additional yogurt by 1 teaspoon increments if needed.
08 - Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
09 - Melt white chocolate or candy melts with coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
10 - Dip tip of each cake pop stick into melted chocolate, then insert into each cake ball.
11 - Dip each cake pop into melted chocolate, gently tap off excess, and immediately add sprinkles if desired.
12 - Stand cake pops upright in styrofoam block or stand. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate until coating is firm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Soft sugar cookie cake with Greek yogurt for added moisture
  • Coated in a thin layer of chocolate for guilt-free indulgence
02 -
  • You can substitute sugar with a baking-suitable sugar substitute for lower sugar content
  • White chocolate can be swapped for dark or milk chocolate as preferred
03 -
  • Make sure cake balls are chilled well before dipping to avoid cracking
  • Use a toothpick to add sprinkles immediately after dipping for best adhesion
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