Description
These Little Debbie Christmas Cake Balls are a festive and delicious treat made by combining crumbled vanilla Christmas Tree Cakes with cream cheese, then coating them in melted white candy melts. Perfect for holiday parties or a sweet seasonal snack, they are easy to make and decorated with colorful sanding sugar for a cheerful touch.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- Two 5-count boxes of vanilla Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, crumbled
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 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 the base of your cake balls.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: Add the room temperature cream cheese to the crumbled cakes and mix thoroughly until a smooth, dough-like consistency forms.
- Form the Balls: Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake balls for 30 minutes to allow them to firm up for easier coating.
- Melt the Candy Coating: While the cake balls chill, melt the white candy melts according to package directions until fully smooth.
- Dip the Cake Balls: Remove the chilled balls from the refrigerator and dip each one into the melted white candy melt to coat completely.
- Decorate: Place the coated balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. For a festive look, drizzle melted red candy melts over the tops and sprinkle with red and green sanding sugar.
- Set and Serve: Allow the candy coating to set completely before serving. Enjoy your festive and sweet Little Debbie Christmas Cake Balls!
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing and a smooth texture.
- You can substitute the red candy melts with any other color to match your holiday theme.
- Store leftover cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- If the candy coating thickens before dipping, gently reheat it to maintain a smooth consistency.
