Christmas Tree Cake Truffles with Little Debbies cakes Recipe
These Christmas Tree Cake Truffles transform festive Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes into delightful bite-sized treats. Coated in creamy white chocolate and decorated with colorful red drizzle and green sanding sugar, these truffles are perfect for holiday gatherings and make charming edible gifts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (melting and dipping)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Treat
- Method: Mixing, Rolling, Melting, Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 box of Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (5 cakes)
- 3 tablespoons Festive sprinkles
Coating and Decoration
- 8 ounces white chocolate or candy melts
- 3 tablespoons Red candy melts (for drizzling, optional)
- Green sanding sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Balls: Unwrap the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes and place them in a large bowl. Using a handheld mixer, blend the cakes until they reach a crumbly dough consistency. Stir in the festive sprinkles evenly throughout the mixture.
- Shape the Truffles: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the cake mixture and roll each portion between the palms of your hands to form smooth balls. Place the formed balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly. Continue until all the mixture is used.
- Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, gently melt the white chocolate or candy melts using the microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each, or melt them using a double boiler until smooth.
- Coat the Cake Balls: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled cake ball into the melted white chocolate ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl, then carefully place the coated truffles back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Prepare Red Candy Melt Drizzle: Melt the red candy melts in a microwave-safe piping bag or a resealable ziplock bag by heating in 30-second increments, massaging the bag between each heating session to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Decorate the Truffles: Snip a small hole at the corner of the piping or ziplock bag and drizzle the melted red candy over the truffles in decorative patterns. While still wet, sprinkle green sanding sugar on top for additional festive flair.
- Set and Serve: Place the decorated truffles in the refrigerator for a few minutes until the chocolate sets completely. Serve chilled and enjoy your festive holiday treats!
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking during dipping and setting.
- If white chocolate thickens while coating, gently reheat it to restore smoothness.
- The red candy melt drizzle is optional but adds a lovely holiday color contrast.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Ensure cake balls are well chilled before dipping for easier coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (about 25g)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Christmas Tree Cake Truffles, Holiday Desserts, Little Debbie Treats, White Chocolate Truffles, Festive Cake Balls
