Description
These Little Debbie Christmas Cake Balls are a festive and delightful treat perfect for holiday gatherings. Made by combining crumbled vanilla Christmas Tree Cakes with cream cheese, then dipped in smooth white candy melts and decorated with colorful sanding sugar, they offer a rich, creamy texture and a sweet, celebratory flavor that’s easy to prepare in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- Two 5-count boxes of vanilla Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, crumbled
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
Coating & Decoration
- 1 (16 oz) package white candy melts
- ¼ cup red candy melts, melted (optional)
- Red and green colored sanding sugar
Instructions
- Crumble the Cakes: In a large bowl, crumble the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into fine pieces to create a textured base.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: Add the room temperature cream cheese to the crumbled cakes and mix thoroughly until the mixture forms a smooth, dough-like consistency.
- Form the Balls: Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake balls for 30 minutes to allow them to firm up, making them easier to coat.
- Melt the Candy Coating: While the balls chill, melt the white candy melts according to package instructions until smooth and ready for dipping.
- Dip the Cake Balls: Remove the chilled balls from the refrigerator and dip each one into the melted white candy, making sure they are fully coated for a smooth, glossy finish.
- Decorate: Place the coated balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle melted red candy melts over the top as desired and sprinkle with red and green sanding sugar for a festive look.
- Set and Serve: Allow the candy coating to fully set at room temperature before serving. Enjoy your delicious and festive Little Debbie Christmas Cake Balls!
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing and smooth consistency.
- You can substitute white candy melts with white chocolate chips if preferred.
- The red candy melts drizzle is optional but adds a festive pop of color.
- Store finished cake balls in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a firmer coating, refrigerate the cake balls briefly after dipping them in candy melts before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
