If you are looking for a festive, fun, and utterly delightful treat to brighten up your holiday celebrations, these Christmas Tree Cake Truffles with Little Debbies cakes will quickly become your new favorite. Imagine taking those iconic, fluffy, sugar-coated Little Debbies Christmas Tree Cakes and transforming them into bite-sized, chocolate-covered truffles that burst with holiday cheer. With a perfect balance of sweet, creamy white chocolate and festive sprinkles, these truffles are as charming to look at as they are delicious to devour, making them an irresistible holiday indulgence for both kids and adults alike.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

These ingredients are wonderfully simple yet essential to bringing the Christmas Tree Cake Truffles with Little Debbies cakes to life. Each component adds a crucial touch to the truffles’ texture, flavor, and festive appearance, ensuring your holiday treat is as joyful in taste as it is in look.

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (5 cakes): The star of the show, providing that iconic green and white layered cake base packed with holiday nostalgia.

White chocolate or candy melts (8 ounces): Perfect for coating the truffles with a smooth, sweet shell that hardens beautifully.
Festive sprinkles (3 tablespoons): Added right into the mixture to surprise your bite with colorful crunch and extra holiday vibes.

Red candy melts (3 tablespoons, optional): For a gorgeous decorative drizzle that brings a cheerful pop of red.
Green sanding sugar: A sparkly finishing touch that makes your truffles feel extra magical and bright on the outside.

How to Make Christmas Tree Cake Truffles with Little Debbies cakes

Step 1: Prep the Cake Base

Begin by carefully unwrapping each Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake and placing all five into a large mixing bowl. These festive cakes are soft and moist, making them easy to break down for your truffle mixture.

Step 2: Create the Cake Dough

Using a handheld mixer, break the cakes down until they crumble into a fine dough-like consistency. This step is key because it lets you evenly combine the cake with sprinkles, ensuring each truffle bite is packed with color and texture.

Step 3: Shape the Truffles

Take a tablespoon-sized scoop of the cake mixture and roll it between your palms until smooth and round. Place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat this process until all the mixture has been shaped into little cake balls — this is where the magic begins to take shape!

Step 4: Melt the White Chocolate

Melt your white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler. Go slow and gentle in the microwave by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring frequently to avoid burning, creating a perfectly smooth coating for dipping.

Step 5: Dip the Cake Balls

One by one, dip each chilled cake ball into the melted white chocolate using a fork or dipping tool. Make sure to coat the truffle completely, then let any excess chocolate drip off before placing it back on the parchment paper. This smooth, white shield gives your truffles a creamy outer layer with a beautiful matte finish.

Step 6: Drizzle with Red Candy Melt

Pop the red candy melts into a piping bag or a ziplock bag and melt in the microwave at 30-second intervals, massaging the bag between to ensure full melting. Cut a small hole in the corner of the bag and drizzle this bright red glaze artfully over each truffle for that extra touch of holiday cheer.

Step 7: Add Finishing Touches and Chill

Immediately sprinkle green sanding sugar over the freshly drizzled truffles for a sparkly finish reminiscent of twinkling Christmas tree lights. Pop the tray into the fridge for a few minutes to let everything set firmly before enjoying your festive masterpiece.

How to Serve Christmas Tree Cake Truffles with Little Debbies cakes

Garnishes

These truffles look gorgeous when garnished with extra festive sprinkles, tiny edible stars, or even a light dusting of powdered sugar to mimic snow. Adding fresh mint leaves around your serving plate also adds a lovely fresh scent and a pop of green that complements the theme.

Side Dishes

Pairing your Christmas Tree Cake Truffles with a hot cup of peppermint tea or a rich, creamy eggnog instantly elevates the experience. For a holiday party, consider serving alongside gingerbread cookies or spiced hot chocolate to keep the seasonal vibe going strong.

Creative Ways to Present

For an extra special presentation, arrange the truffles on a tiered dessert tray shaped like a Christmas tree or scatter them over a festive holiday platter lined with holly leaves. Wrapping each truffle individually in colorful cellophane tied with a ribbon makes an adorable edible gift that friends and family will love.

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

You can keep any leftover Christmas Tree Cake Truffles with Little Debbies cakes stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to five days, perfect for snacking throughout the week or saving for a sweet treat later on.

Freezing

If you want to prepare ahead, freezing is a great option. Place the truffles on a parchment-lined tray, freeze until solid, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container. When well wrapped, these festive bites last up to a month in the freezer without losing their signature texture and flavor.

Reheating

No need to warm these truffles before eating; they are best served chilled or at room temperature. Just let frozen truffles thaw in the fridge for a few hours or on the counter for about thirty minutes before indulging.

FAQs

Can I use other flavors of Little Debbie cakes?

Absolutely! While the Christmas Tree Cakes bring that special holiday look and taste, you can experiment with similar cakes like Swiss Roll or Cosmic Brownies to make different truffle flavors. Just adjust your coatings and decorations to match.

What if I don’t have white chocolate?

For the coating, candy melts provide a brilliant alternative because they melt smoothly and set quickly. If you prefer, you can use milk or dark chocolate for a richer taste that pairs beautifully with the sweet cake inside.

Can I make these truffles nut-free?

Yes, this recipe is naturally nut-free as long as you use sprinkles and candy melts that are not processed in facilities that handle nuts. Always check the packaging to be sure if allergies are a concern.

How do I get the red candy melts drizzle to look neat?

Using a small piping bag or a ziplock bag with a tiny hole cut at the tip gives you excellent control. Practice a few drizzles on parchment paper first to perfect your technique before decorating the truffles.

Are these truffles kid-friendly to make?

Definitely! Kids will love helping to roll the cake balls, add sprinkles, and even drizzle the colors. Just handle the melted chocolate steps yourself to keep everyone safe and happy.

Final Thoughts

These Christmas Tree Cake Truffles with Little Debbies cakes are such a joyful and simple way to bring sweetness and holiday spirit into your kitchen. They’re a perfect treat to share with loved ones or to gift when you want to spread a little festive happiness. Give these truffles a try, and watch how they become a beloved holiday tradition in no time at all!

Christmas Tree Cake Truffles with Little Debbies cakes Recipe

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Author: Mariam
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: Approximately 20 truffles 1x

Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

These festive Christmas Tree Cake Truffles are a delightful holiday treat featuring Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes transformed into bite-sized, white chocolate-coated truffles with colorful sprinkles and decorative red drizzle. Perfect for holiday parties or as a fun seasonal dessert, these truffles combine rich cake flavor with creamy candy melts and vibrant festive decorations.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 box of Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (5 cakes)

8 ounces white chocolate or white candy melts
3 tablespoons festive sprinkles
Green sanding sugar, for decoration

For Drizzling (Optional)

3 tablespoons red candy melts

Instructions

Prepare the Cake Base: Unwrap the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes and place them in a large mixing bowl. Using a handheld mixer, blend the cakes until they form a crumbly dough-like consistency. Stir in the festive sprinkles evenly throughout the mixture.
Form Cake Balls: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the cake mixture and roll each between the palms of your hands to create smooth, compact balls. Place each formed ball onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Continue until all the dough is used.

Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate or candy melts either in the microwave in short bursts or over a double boiler until smooth and creamy. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Coat the Truffles: Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted white chocolate using a fork or dipping tool, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated truffle back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Melt Red Candy Melts: Melt the red candy melts by placing them in a piping bag or resealable plastic bag and heating in the microwave in 30-second increments. Between each interval, massage the bag to ensure a smooth melt without lumps.

Decorate: Snip a small tip from the piping or plastic bag and drizzle the melted red candy melts over the white chocolate-coated truffles for a festive effect. Immediately sprinkle the green sanding sugar atop the drizzle while still wet for decoration.
Set and Serve: Refrigerate the decorated truffles for a few minutes to allow the coatings to firm up. Once set, enjoy these festive and delicious Christmas Tree Cake Truffles!

Notes

White chocolate or candy melts can be substituted interchangeably based on preference.

The red candy melt drizzle is optional but adds a festive touch to the truffles.
For best results, chill the cake balls before dipping them in chocolate to prevent melting.
Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: No-Bake, Mixing, Dipping
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 truffles (approximately 40g)
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 22 g

Sodium: 80 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g

Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g

Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg

Keywords: Christmas Tree Cake Truffles, Holiday Desserts, Little Debbie Cakes, White Chocolate Truffles, Festive Treats, No-Bake Dessert, Holiday Snacks