Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls Recipe
These festive Little Debbie Cake Balls are an easy and delicious treat ideal for holiday celebrations. Made with crumbled Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes and creamy cream cheese, they are coated in white candy melts and decorated with colorful red and green sanding sugar for a cheerful finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 cake balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ball Mixture
- Two 5 count boxes vanilla Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, crumbled
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
Coating and Decoration
- 1 16 ounce package white candy melts
- ¼ cup red candy melts, melted (optional)
- Red and green colored sanding sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Mixture: Crumble the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into a large mixing bowl. Add the softened cream cheese and mix thoroughly until the mixture is completely combined and smooth.
- Form Cake Balls: Using your hands or a scoop, shape the mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt Candy Coating: While the cake balls chill, melt the white candy melts according to package instructions, typically using a microwave in 30-second intervals stirring between each until smooth.
- Coat Cake Balls: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled cake ball into the melted white candy melts, ensuring it is fully coated. Gently tap off any excess coating and return the cake balls to the parchment-lined sheet to set.
- Add Decoration: Before the coating hardens completely, sprinkle red and green colored sanding sugar over the cake balls for a festive look. Optionally, drizzle the melted red candy melts over the top for added color and decoration. Allow the coating to fully harden at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Serve and Store: Once set, arrange the cake balls on a serving platter. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness for up to one week.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Chilling the cake balls before dipping helps them keep their shape during coating.
- You can customize decorations by using different colored candy melts or sprinkles.
- If the candy melts are too thick, add a small amount of vegetable oil to thin before dipping.
- Store finished cake balls in the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature briefly before serving for best texture.
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