Description
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls are the perfect holiday treat! These bite-sized desserts bring the beloved flavor of Christmas Tree Cakes into a fun, shareable form. With just a few simple ingredients like Little Debbie cakes, white chocolate, and sprinkles, you can easily create these festive, addictive treats that are perfect for any holiday occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 box of Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (you’ll need about 6 cakes, but you can use the entire box depending on how many cake balls you want to make)
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips (or your favorite type of melting chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional, to help the chocolate melt smoothly)
- Sprinkles (red, green, or festive-colored sprinkles to decorate the cake balls)
- Green food coloring (optional, for added color in the chocolate coating)
Instructions
- Crumble the Cake: Start by opening the box of Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes. Remove the cakes and place them in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands or a fork, crumble the cakes into fine crumbs. Don’t worry about being perfect; the pieces will come together once you add the chocolate.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each session, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Add the vegetable oil to make the chocolate smoother if needed. If you want a festive green color, add a few drops of green food coloring and stir until evenly mixed.
- Combine the Cake and Chocolate: Pour about half of the melted chocolate into the bowl with the crumbled Christmas tree cakes. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are fully coated. If the mixture feels too dry, add a little more melted chocolate until it reaches a dough-like consistency that you can easily roll into balls.
- Form the Cake Balls: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, roll the cake mixture into bite-sized balls, about the size of a golf ball. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Dip the Cake Balls in Chocolate: Dip each cake ball into the remaining melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated. Gently tap off any excess chocolate, then return the cake ball to the parchment-lined tray.
- Decorate the Cake Balls: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the cake balls with festive sprinkles. You can also add small decorations like edible glitter or mini candy canes for extra flair.
- Chill and Set: Place the cake balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden. Once they’re fully set, they’re ready to serve or gift!
Notes
- Chill the cake balls before dipping: If the cake balls are too soft, they might fall apart in the chocolate. Refrigerate them for 15 minutes before dipping.
- Use a toothpick or fork for dipping: To avoid getting chocolate all over your fingers, use a fork or toothpick to dip the cake balls into the chocolate.
- Double coat for extra richness: For a thicker coating of chocolate, allow the first layer to set, then dip the cake balls in the chocolate again for a second coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls, Christmas Cake Balls, Holiday Treats, Christmas Crack, No-Bake Cake Balls, Holiday Desserts, Christmas Desserts