Chocolate Christmas Tree Cake Truffles Recipe
These Chocolate Christmas Tree Cake Truffles are a festive and delicious treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Using Little Debbie Chocolate Christmas Tree Cakes crumbled into bite-sized truffles, coated in melted semi-sweet chocolate, and decorated with colorful sprinkles and optional white chocolate drizzle, they combine convenience with impressive presentation and rich chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20-25 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Mixture
- 1 box Little Debbie Chocolate Christmas Tree Cakes (5 cakes)
- 3 tablespoons festive sprinkles, plus extra for topping
Coating and Drizzle
- 1 & 1/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 3 tablespoons white chocolate chips, melted (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Mixture: Begin by placing the Little Debbie Chocolate Christmas Tree Cakes into a large mixing bowl. Crumble the cakes thoroughly until you have a fine, consistent mixture without any large chunks. Add 3 tablespoons of festive sprinkles to the cake crumbs and mix gently to combine evenly throughout.
- Shape the Truffles: Using your hands, form the cake mixture into small, bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place each formed truffle onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray to keep them from sticking.
- Chill the Truffles: Refrigerate the shaped truffles for approximately 30 minutes to firm up. This step ensures they hold their shape when coated in chocolate.
- Melt the Semi-Sweet Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips until smooth. Stir well to avoid any lumps.
- Coat the Truffles: Remove the chilled truffles from the refrigerator. Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each truffle into the melted semi-sweet chocolate, ensuring it is completely coated. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the truffle back onto the parchment paper.
- Add Toppings and Drizzle: Before the coating sets, sprinkle extra festive sprinkles on top of the coated truffles for decoration. If using, melt the white chocolate chips separately and drizzle them over the coated truffles for an elegant finishing touch.
- Set the Truffles: Allow the coated truffles to sit at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate hardens completely, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, transfer the truffles to a serving platter or store them in an airtight container until ready to enjoy. These festive truffles are perfect for holiday parties or gifting.
Notes
- For easier melting, heat chocolate chips in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between to avoid burning.
- Use festive sprinkles generously to enhance the holiday look and add a slight crunch.
- If white chocolate drizzle is too thick, add a small amount of vegetable oil or shortening to thin it out.
- Store truffles in a cool, dry place or refrigerate for up to one week.
- Make sure the truffles are firm before dipping, or they might fall apart during coating.
- Replacing semi-sweet with dark or milk chocolate chips can customize flavor to your preference.
Keywords: Chocolate truffles, holiday dessert, Christmas treats, no-bake dessert, festive snacks, Little Debbie cakes