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
Scale
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
