Description
These delightful Little Debbie Cake Balls are an easy and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Made by combining crumbled vanilla Christmas Tree Cakes with creamy cream cheese, then coated in white candy melts and decorated with red and green sanding sugar, these bite-sized sweets are sure to impress at any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 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
- ¼ cup red candy melts, melted (optional)
- Red and green colored sanding sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Mixture: Crumble the vanilla Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into a large mixing bowl. Add the room temperature cream cheese to the bowl and mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Shape the Cake Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the cake mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Melt the Candy Coating: While the cake balls chill, melt the white candy melts according to the package instructions in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip the Cake Balls: Remove the cake balls from the refrigerator. Using a fork or toothpick, dip each ball into the melted white candy melts, ensuring they are fully coated. Allow excess coating to drip off, then place the coated balls back onto the parchment paper.
- Decorate: Immediately sprinkle the coated cake balls with red and green colored sanding sugar. If desired, drizzle the melted red candy melts over some of the cake balls for an extra festive touch.
- Set and Serve: Let the coated and decorated cake balls set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to harden the candy coating. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Chilling the cake balls before dipping helps them hold their shape better.
- Use a toothpick or dipping tool for easier candy coating application.
- You can substitute candy melts colors as per your holiday theme or preference.
- Store cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Keywords: Little Debbie Cake Balls, Christmas Tree Cake Balls, Holiday Treats, No-Bake Cake Balls, Festive Desserts