Description
These Little Debbie Christmas Cake Balls are a festive and delightful holiday treat made by combining crumbled Christmas Tree Cakes with cream cheese, then coated in smooth white chocolate and decorated with colorful sprinkles. Perfect for parties or as a sweet snack during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake Balls
- 1 box Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (10 cakes)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Coating
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For Decoration (Optional)
- Red and green sprinkles
Instructions
- Crumble the Cake: Begin by crumbling the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into a large bowl. Use your hands or a fork to break them into fine, crumb-like pieces to ensure an even texture when mixed.
- Mix: Add the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract to the cake crumbs. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and holds together well when pressed, forming a cohesive dough for shaping.
- Shape: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the formed balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is melted completely and smooth.
- Coat: Dip each cake ball into the melted white chocolate using a fork, rolling to evenly coat the entire surface. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate: If desired, sprinkle red and green sprinkles over the coated cake balls for a festive holiday appearance while the chocolate is still wet.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake balls for at least 30 minutes or until the white chocolate coating is fully set to ensure firmness and easy handling.
- Serve: Enjoy the cake balls chilled from the fridge or at room temperature as a tasty holiday snack or dessert.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure easy mixing with the cake crumbs.
- Use parchment paper to line your baking sheet for effortless cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- You can substitute white chocolate chips with candy melts if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a different flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cake mixture.
