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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls Recipe

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Transform Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into festive cake balls! Easy, no-bake, and perfect for the holidays.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 20-24 1x

Ingredients

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  • 10 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes 2 boxes
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 16 vanilla Almond Bark
  • 1 cup Red Candy Melts
  • Green suger Sanding

Instructions

  • Prep the base: Start by unwrapping those adorable Christmas Tree Cakes and tossing them into a large mixing bowl. Add the softened cream cheese and beat everything together until smooth and well-combined. You’ll end up with a thick, sticky dough that smells like Christmas in a bowl!
  • Roll into balls: Scoop out about 1-inch portions of the dough and roll them into balls using your hands. (Tip: Lightly greasing your hands with a touch of butter or oil can help prevent sticking.) Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours—or overnight if you’re prepping ahead.
  • Melt the almond bark: When the balls are chilled and firm, it’s time to coat them! Melt the vanilla almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring in between. Be patient—burnt candy coating isn’t fun to clean up.
  • Dip and decorate: Using a fork or dipping tool, gently dip each cake ball into the melted almond bark. Let the excess drip off, then place the coated ball back onto the lined baking sheet. While the coating is still wet, sprinkle a pinch of green sanding sugar on top.
  • Add the drizzle: Melt the red candy melts in the same way as the almond bark. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag, snip a tiny corner, and drizzle thin, wavy lines over the truffles to mimic the classic Christmas Tree Cake design.
  • Set and serve: Let the cake balls sit in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to fully set. Once firm, they’re ready to serve!

Notes

Serving and presentation ideas

These cake balls are as much a feast for the eyes as they are for the taste buds. For a festive display, arrange them on a tiered cake stand, sprinkle with a bit of powdered sugar “snow,” or nestle them in mini cupcake liners. Want to impress at a party? Serve alongside a hot chocolate bar with all the fixings—whipped cream, candy canes, and marshmallows galore!

  • Author: Soraya
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: : 0 minutes (chilling only)
  • Category: Dessert