Description
Delight in festive Little Debbie Christmas Cake Balls, a no-bake holiday treat combining classic Christmas Tree Cakes with creamy cream cheese and a smooth white chocolate coating, topped with optional sprinkles or candy melt drizzle for extra holiday cheer. Perfect for gifting or holiday parties, these easy-to-make bite-sized desserts bring the spirit of Christmas to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 box Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (5-count box, vanilla or chocolate)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Coating & Decoration
- 10 ounces white chocolate or almond bark (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles (optional)
- Red and green candy melts or colored drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Crumble Cakes and Mix: In a large mixing bowl, crumble all the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes using your hands or a fork. Add the softened cream cheese and mix thoroughly until fully combined, forming a dense, dough-like consistency.
- Shape Cake Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, ensuring they are uniform in size for even coating and presentation. Place the cake balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Chill Cake Balls: Freeze the cake balls for 20–30 minutes until firm to ensure they hold their shape during coating.
- Melt Coating Chocolate: While the cake balls chill, melt the white chocolate or almond bark in the microwave. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted.
- Dip and Coat: Using a fork, dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, coating it evenly. Gently tap off any excess chocolate to avoid thick clumps.
- Add Decorations: Place the coated cake balls back onto the parchment-lined tray. Immediately sprinkle with holiday sprinkles if desired. For extra festive flair, drizzle with melted red and green candy melts.
- Set and Store: Allow the coating to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate briefly. Store the finished cake balls in the refrigerator until ready to serve to maintain the best texture.
Notes
- Choose vanilla or chocolate Christmas Tree Cakes based on your preferred flavor.
- These cake balls make excellent gifts or festive party treats.
- They can be prepared up to 5 days in advance and stored refrigerated.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking during chilling and coating.
- For a smoother drizzle, gently warm candy melts before use to avoid clumps.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
