Description
These festive Little Debbie Christmas Cake Balls are a delightful no-bake treat combining crumbled vanilla Christmas Tree Cakes with creamy cream cheese, coated in smooth white candy melts and decorated with colorful sanding sugar. Perfect for holiday parties or as a sweet seasonal snack, they are easy to make and sure to impress with their festive look and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- Two 5-count boxes of vanilla Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, crumbled
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
Coating and 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 prepare the base mixture.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: Add the room temperature cream cheese to the crumbled cakes and mix thoroughly until you achieve a uniform, dough-like consistency.
- Form the Balls: Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter, then place them 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 chilling, melt the white candy melts according to the package instructions, stirring until smooth and ready for dipping.
- Dip the Cake Balls: Remove the chilled cake balls and dip each one into the melted white candy coating, ensuring they are fully covered. Allow any excess coating to drip off.
- Decorate: Place the coated balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. For a festive touch, drizzle melted red candy melts over the top and sprinkle with red and green sanding sugar to add color and sparkle.
- Set and Serve: Allow the candy coating to set completely at room temperature or briefly in the refrigerator before serving and enjoying your festive cake balls.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to ensure easy mixing and smooth texture.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- The red candy melts drizzle is optional but adds a nice festive look and extra flavor.
- Store the assembled cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For easier melting, use a microwave-safe bowl and melt candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
