Take Little Debbie Christmas Trees to the next level to make the ultimate holiday treat! These Christmas Tree Cake Balls turn the nostalgic favorite into a delightful bite-sized treat. They’re like the best cake balls, but even better, and so fun for the Christmas season!
Without any baking, you can have the best Cake Balls ever with these Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls! They’re sweet, creamy, and so festively fun!
Why make this Recipe
- Quick and Easy – This no bake treat is perfect for a last minute treat, or when you need to use the oven for something else. Perfect to balance out all the busy time in the kitchen making Linzer Cookies, and Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies.
- Festive and Fun – These are a great treat for serving at parties. They’re decorated with white chocolate, red candy melts, and green sprinkles to give them the perfect holiday colors, and the same look as Little Debbie’s Christmas Trees.
Ingredients Needed
This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Ball Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
- Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes – you can find these in most grocery stores during the fall and winter seasons before Christmas. You could substitute Little Debbie Zebra Cakes, or Birthday Cakes if you can’t find the Christmas Tree Cakes.
- Vanilla Melting Wafers or White Baking Chips – These get melted to dip the cake balls into, you could also use Almond Bark, or even chopped white chocolate.
- Red Candy Melts – These drizzled on top add the same design as you’d seen on the classic cakes.
- Green Sanding Sugar or Green Sprinkles – Adds a nice green color, and sprinkle topping like the Christmas Tree Cakes have.
How to make Christmas Tree Cake Balls
Step 1: Make the “Dough”. Beat the cream cheese until it is nice, soft, and smooth in the bowl. Add in the cakes and mix until they are well combined.
Step 2: Roll into Balls. Scoop the dough into about 2 teaspoon portions onto a piece of parchment paper. Then roll them into balls, about 1 inch in size. Cover and chill them on a pan in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours.
Step 3: Dip into Melted Chocolate. Melt the Vanilla Candy Melts (I like Ghiradelli) in the microwave according to package directions. Drop a cake ball into the melted coating and lift it out with a fork. Gently tap the fork on the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate, then gently slide the truffle back onto the baking sheet.
Step 4: Decorate. Top each with a few green sprinkles, while the chocolate is still not set. Melt the red candy melts and put them into a ziplock bag. Snip the corner and drizzle the red over the top of each cake ball.
Tips and Tricks:
- Double Dipping: For an extra thick coating, dip the balls a second time after the first layer sets and before decorating the tops.
- Reheat the Chocolate: If the melted chocolate thickens as you work, reheat it for a few seconds until it is warm and smooth again.
Storage Instructions
Store the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze the cake balls for in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw them in the fridge before enjoying.
These Christmas Tree Cake Balls are the ultimate Little Debbie Christmas Tree dessert, and such a fun “holiday hack”. They’re festive, easy to make, and such a fun way to spread holiday cheer! Ps. I heard Santa loves them 😉
More Festive Christmas Recipes
- Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies
- Christmas Rice Krispie Treats
- Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
- Cream Cheese Mints
- Christmas White Chocolate Popcorn
- Christmas M&M Cookies
If you try these Christmas Tree Cake Balls, please leave a 🌟 rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. I love hearing from you!
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls
Ingredients
- 5 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
- 8 oz Vanilla Candy Melts
- 1 TBS green sanding sugar
- 1/4 cup red candy melts
Instructions
- Add the Christmas Tree Cakes to a large bowl and mix them with a hand mixer, or stand mixer until you have a soft cake mixture. 5 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
- Scoop the dough into 2 teaspoon portions, and then roll them into balls, about 1-inch in size. Place them on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Chill the cake balls for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Add the Vanilla Candy Melts to a small bowl and microwave in 30 second increments until you can stir them smooth. 8 oz Vanilla Candy Melts
- Drop one cake ball at a time into the melted chocolate. Cover and lift it out with a dork. Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to remove the extra chocolate. Then gently let it slide off the fork back onto the parchment paper.
- Sprinkle green sanding sugar over the top of the cake balls. 1 TBS green sanding sugar
- Add the red candy melts to a small bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring well between each, until you can stir it smooth. 1/4 cup red candy melts
- Scoop the red chocolate into a piping bag, or ziplock bag and snip off the corner. Drizzle the red chocolate over the truffles.
- Place the pan into the fridge, and let the truffles set until fully hardened.
Notes
- Double Dipping: For an extra thick coating, dip the balls a second time after the first layer sets and before decorating the tops.
- Reheat the Chocolate: If the melted chocolate thickens as you work, reheat it for a few seconds until it is warm and smooth again.
- Storage Instructions: Store the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze the cake balls for in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw them in the fridge before enjoying.
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