# Components:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the 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 until combined.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, light cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat egg, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until smooth.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just incorporated.
06 - Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until the edges turn lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow the baked base to cool completely, then crumble it into fine pieces in a large bowl.
08 - Add an additional 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt to the crumbs and mix until the mixture holds together when pressed, adding more yogurt one teaspoon at a time if necessary.
09 - Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
10 - Melt white chocolate or candy melts with coconut oil, if using, in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
11 - Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into the melted chocolate and insert into each cake ball.
12 - Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, tapping off any excess, and immediately decorate with sprinkles if desired.
13 - Place cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or stand; allow to set at room temperature or refrigerate until the coating is firm.
