Description
Festive, no-bake Little Debbie Christmas Cake Balls are nostalgic truffle-like treats made from beloved snack cakes, cream cheese, and a white chocolate shell perfect for holiday parties and gifting.
Ingredients
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- Two 5-count boxes vanilla Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, crumbled
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 (16-ounce) package white candy melts
- 1/4 cup red candy melts, melted (optional, for drizzle)
- Red and green sanding sugar, for decorating
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with waxed or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, crumble the Little Debbie cakes by hand or in a food processor.
- Add cream cheese and mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion into 1-inch balls, then roll between your palms until smooth.
- Freeze the cake balls for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white candy melts in 15-second intervals until smooth, stirring frequently.
- Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted white candy using a fork or dipper, then place on the prepared tray.
- While still wet, decorate with sanding sugar and optional red drizzle.
- Refrigerate for about 1 hour until coating is set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Great for cookie exchanges, dessert platters, or gifting. Customize with peppermint, chocolate cakes, or different sprinkles for seasonal twists.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg