Introduction

These Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls offer a delightful twist on the classic holiday snack. Coated in creamy white chocolate and decorated with festive sprinkles, they make a perfect bite-sized treat to enjoy or share during the season.

The image shows many small round treats covered with a smooth white coating, each decorated with bright red drizzle and small green sugar crystals on top. There are about twenty of these balls spread out on brown paper, which rests on a wooden board. One of the balls is split open, showing a dense interior with bits of red and green inside. Around the board, there are large flat pieces shaped like Christmas trees also covered in white with red stripes and green sprinkles. The whole scene is set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

10 Little Debbie vanilla Christmas tree snack cakes (unwrapped, from 2 – 8.62 oz. boxes)
8 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)

20 ounces white chocolate melting wafers (Ghirardelli brand used)
6 ounces red vanilla flavored melting candy wafers (Wilton brand used)

1 tablespoon green sanding sugar sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed with a handheld mixer for 1-2 minutes until fluffy and smooth.
Step 3: Break the Little Debbie vanilla Christmas tree snack cakes into smaller pieces and add them to the cream cheese. Mix on low speed until fully combined, allowing some small pieces of vanilla coating to remain for texture.
Step 4: Using a small cookie scoop, portion out 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll gently in your palm to form smooth balls.

Step 5: Place the formed cake balls onto one of the prepared baking sheets. Repeat until all mixture is used.
Step 6: Freeze the cake balls for 30-45 minutes until completely solid to make coating easier.
Step 7: Melt the white chocolate wafers in a medium bowl according to package directions and stir until smooth.

Step 8: In a separate small bowl, melt the red vanilla candy wafers following package instructions. Stir until smooth and transfer to a small piping bag with the tip cut off.
Step 9: Dip each frozen cake ball into the melted white chocolate, coating all sides. Lift with a fork and tap off excess chocolate before placing on the second prepared baking sheet.
Step 10: Pipe a decorative zig-zag pattern on top of each coated cake ball with the red candy wafers. Sprinkle a pinch of green sanding sugar sprinkles on top to mimic the original snack cake design. Repeat for all cake balls.

Step 11: Allow the cake balls to set for 15-20 minutes until the white chocolate coating is firm. Serve and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For easier rolling, keep your hands cool or lightly dampen them before shaping the cake balls.
Try using colored sanding sugars for a more personalized festive look.

If you don’t have a piping bag, use a small plastic sandwich bag with a tiny corner snipped off for decorating.

Storage

Store the Christmas tree cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw in the refrigerator before serving. Reheat is not recommended as it may melt the coating.

How to Serve

The image shows several round, white-coated balls that are drizzled with bright red lines and sprinkled with small green sugar crystals, arranged on a brown parchment paper over a wooden board. Two of the balls are cut in half, revealing a grainy cream-colored inside with small red and green bits. On the right side, there are white tree-shaped cookies with diagonal red stripes and green sugar sprinkles on top. The scene has a white marbled-textured surface partly visible under the board. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other flavors of Little Debbie snack cakes?

Yes, you can experiment with other flavors, but vanilla works best for achieving a smooth, neutral base that pairs well with cream cheese and white chocolate.

What if I don’t have white chocolate melting wafers?

You can substitute with white chocolate chips or bars; just melt them gently to avoid burning and add a small amount of vegetable oil to achieve a smooth dipping consistency.