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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls

These Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls are so easy to make. They taste amazing and come together quickly. They are perfect for your holiday dessert table.
10 christmas tree cake balls on a rectangle white plate iwth holly in the background

If you are looking for the ultimate no bake holiday dessert you have to try these Little Debbie Christmas tree cake balls. These are made with the famous Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes!

What I love about these Christmas tree cake balls is there is no baking and you will use Little Debbie’s snack cakes to speed up the prep. Trust me these are so scrumptious down to the crumbs.

little debbie christmas tree cake balls on a white rectangle platter

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Why I Love This Recipe

  • Quick and Easy
  • No Bake Dessert
  • Made with Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes

Try out my Christmas Funfetti cake as well for a simple Christmas cake.

Ingredients

christmas tree cakes, red candy melts, white candy melts, cream cheese, and sprinkles on a white background
  • Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes – These can be hard to find at times because they are so popular. Make sure to check at your local stores.
  • Cream Cheese – Make sure to use softened cream cheese to make these cake balls.
  • Candy Melts – You will use red and white candy melts for these cake balls.
  • Sanding Sugars – I used red and green sanding sugars for decorating the cake balls.

Variations / Options / Add-Ins

Frosting: Instead of cream cheese, swap with a vanilla frosting.

Chocolate: For dipping your cake bites you can use colored candy melts to change up the color or even milk chocolate or dark chocolate.

Place on Sticks: You can add a stick on each to make them a cake pop for a whole new look.

How to Make Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls

Here is a quick walk through to help you see how to make these easy cake balls made with Little Debbie’s!

Step 1: Prep Baking Sheet

Prep your baking sheet with wax paper. Then set the baking sheets to the side.

cream cheese and broke up cakes in a stainless steel mixing bowl

Step 2: Mix Up The Cake Balls

In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, you will mix up the cream cheese and cakes. Mix until it creates a nice cake ball texture.

cake balls laid out on a parchment lined baking sheet ready to be dipped in white chocolate

Step 3: Form Balls

Use a cookie scoop and roll into balls and place on the sheet pan. Then freeze your truffle balls.

dipped christmas tree cake balls on a parchment lined baking sheet with sprinkles on top

Step 4: Dip Cake Balls in Chocolate

Melt your chocolate in the microwave. Heat in the microwave and stir between heating. Then once well melted you will dip each cake ball in the chocolate and shake off the excess chocolate.

christmas tree cake balls on parchment lined baking sheet with red candy melts drizzled on the top

Step 5: Decorate

With each cake ball, you can decorate with red candy melt chocolate, and sprinkles or any way you would like.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with more delicious no bake desserts for a fun holiday dessert table. Try my Grinch bark or these Cool Whip candy.

christmas tree cake balls on a white plate with one ball bitten in half so you can see the inside

Pro Tips

  • Make sure to allow the cake balls to be set up and then place them in the fridge.
  • Then also if you want you can add some shortening to the chocolate to help thin it a bit.
  • I have the best luck finding the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes at Walmart or Dollar General. But, sometimes they are also in my grocery stores.

Storage

Refrigerate – These balls need to be refrigerated. Place in an airtight container or sealed bag. Then store for 3-5 days. If you are going to stack place wax paper between the layers to prevent sticking.

Freezing – You can also freeze any cake balls you do not plan to eat right away. Just store in a freezer container or freezer bag. These cake balls can freeze for 3-4 months.

10 christmas tree cake balls on a white plate with a box of christmas tree cakes in the background

FAQs

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.

Can I do this with other Little Debbie snack cakes?

Absolutely! Any snack cake that has the cake and frosting should work. You can add less or more cream cheese to adjust the texture of the mixture.

Can I make cake balls ahead of time?

Absolutely! You can store these cake balls in the fridge for a day or two in advance of when you want to serve them. I find the first 2 days is going to give you the best texture and flavor.

Does this recipe double?

Yes, you can double the recipe, just work in batches if you need. This is a great recipe for parties and events.

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10 christmas tree cake balls on a rectangle white plate iwth holly in the background

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls

These Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls are so easy to make. They taste amazing and come together quickly. They are perfect for your holiday dessert table.
4.67 from 80 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 48 Cake Balls
Calories: 79kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • wav paper or parchment paper
  • Large bowl
  • Cookie Scoop

Ingredients

  • 17.04 ounces Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes crumbled
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 16 ounces white candy melts
  • ยผ 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 into a smooth ball.
  • For best results, freeze the truffle balls prior to decorating for at least 15 minutes.
  • 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.

Notes

  • Make sure to allow the cake balls to be set up and then place them in the fridge.
  • Then also if you want you can add some shortening to the chocolate to help thin it a bit.
  • I have the best luck finding the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes at Walmart or Dollar General. But, sometimes they are also in my grocery stores.
  • I used five of the Big Christmas Tree Cakes. However, you could use two boxes of the smaller cakes as well.ย 
  • I used a fork to dip these balls and then used a spoon to pour the chocolate on top of the ball. A toothpick works great to gently slide the ball off the work.
  • You can also stick a cake pop stick to dip the balls if you prefer.ย 

Disclaimer:

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cake Ball | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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6 Comments

    1. Hey Sandra!

      I used a fork to dip these, it’s easy to let the excess chocolate drip off. But, you could also use a round cake pop stick to dip them also. Use a toothpick to lightly push the ball off the fork and onto your parchment paper.

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