Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles is the next best thing to hit the TikTok trend as it combines Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes, and cream cheese that is then dipped in white chocolate and then festively decorated for the holidays. This is the perfect festive treat to enjoy that you can make pretty quickly.
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles
Break out the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes for another delicious and festive Christmas treat that you and your family will love. Recently we showed you how to transform Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes into a delicious Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip and today we are transforming them into Christmas tree truffles. You will love that you can whip up about 48 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Truffles in about 20 minutes (minus cooling time).
These Christmas tree cake truffles make for great late night snacks, perfect gifts, or add some festive color to any holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
2 (5 count) boxes vanilla Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, crumbled
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 (16 ounce) package white candy melts
¼ cup red candy melts, melted (optional)
Red and green colored sanding sugar
How to Make Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles
- Prepare a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cakes and cream cheese until well mixed.
- Using a small cookie scoop, portion the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and roll into a smooth ball.
- Optional: For best results, freeze the truffle balls prior to decorating.
- Place the white candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the candy on high for 1 minute. Stir vigorously to allow the candy to continue melting with the residual heat. Return the candy to the microwave and heat in 15-second intervals, stirring well between each, until the candy mixture is smooth. If the candy melts are too thick, add up to 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil and stir well.
- Dip each ball into the white candy melts and tap to remove the excess melted candy. Place the cookie ball on the prepared cookie sheet and immediately decorate with sprinkles.
- If desired, transfer the melted red candy into a piping bag with the corner snipped. Drizzle over the cookie balls.
- Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or until firm. Keep stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container between layers of waxed paper.
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- You will want to add your truffle balls to the fridge or freeze them prior to dipping them in the chocolate. This helps keep them stuck together as you dip them in the chocolate.
- We highly recommend using a skewer to dip your truffles in the chocolate. This helps them to get nicely coated with chocolate.
- Feel free to use Chocolate Christmas tree cakes to switch up the flavor.
- This recipe uses white candy melts, but can use chocolate or another color/ flavor if you prefer.
- You can double the recipe.
Storage
Store your leftover Little Debbie Christmas Tree truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Be sure to separate the layers with waxed paper to prevent them from sticking.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, you can make these Christmas tree cake truffles ahead of time. In fact, it is best to make them the day before and let them set up in the fridge overnight. Be sure to keep them in a single layer until the chocolate hardens.
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles
Little Debbie Christmas Truffles is the next best thing to hit the Tik Tok trend as it combines Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes, and cream cheese that is then dipped in white chocolate and then festively decorated for the holidays. This is the perfect festive treat to enjoy that you can make pretty quickly.
Ingredients
- 2 (5 count) boxes of vanilla Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, crumbled
- 1 (8 ounces) package of cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 (16 ounce) package of white candy melts
- ¼ cup red candy melts, melted (optional)
- Red and green colored sanding sugar
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cakes and cream cheese until well mixed.
- Using a small cookie scoop, portion the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and roll them into a smooth ball.
- Optional: For best results, freeze the truffle balls prior to decorating.
- Place the white candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the candy on high for 1 minute. Stir vigorously to allow the candy to continue melting with the residual heat. Return the candy to the microwave and heat in 15-second intervals, stirring well between each, until the candy mixture is smooth. If the candy melts are too thick, add up to 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil and stir well.
- Dip each ball into the white candy melts and tap to remove the excess melted candy. Place the cookie ball on the prepared cookie sheet and immediately decorate it with sprinkles.
- If desired, transfer the melted red candy into a piping bag with the corner snipped. Drizzle over the cookie balls.
- Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or until firm. Keep stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container between layers of waxed paper.
Notes
Yield: about 48 balls
