Christmas Tree Cake Truffles with Little Debbie Cakes Recipe
These festive Christmas Tree Cake Truffles are a delightful and easy-to-make holiday treat using Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes. Crumbled and mixed with sprinkles, then dipped in melted white chocolate and decorated with red candy melts and green sanding sugar, these truffles are perfect for holiday parties or gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 box of Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (5 cakes)
- 3 tablespoons Festive sprinkles
For 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 Cakes: Unwrap the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes and place them in a large mixing bowl to get ready for crumbling.
- Make the Cake Dough: Using a handheld mixer, blend the cakes until a crumbly dough forms. Then, gently fold in the festive sprinkles to add a colorful touch.
- Shape the Truffles: Scoop tablespoons of the dough and roll each portion between your palms to form smooth balls. Arrange the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, repeating until all dough is used.
- Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, gently melt the white chocolate or candy melts until smooth and creamy.
- Dip the Cake Balls: Using a fork or dipping tool, immerse each chilled cake ball into the melted white chocolate, ensuring full coverage. Let the excess chocolate drip off before placing the coated truffles back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the Red Candy Melts: Warm the red candy melts in a piping bag or ziplock bag in 30-second microwave intervals, massaging the bag between intervals until fully melted and smooth.
- Decorate the Truffles: Snip a small edge off the piping or ziplock bag and drizzle the red candy melts artistically over the truffles. Sprinkle green sanding sugar on top for a festive finishing touch. Chill the coated truffles in the fridge for a few minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake balls are well chilled before dipping to help the coating adhere better.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- The drizzle with red candy melts is optional but adds a beautiful festive color contrast.
- Store leftover truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For easier melting, avoid overheating chocolate to prevent burning.
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