Little Debbie Christmas Cake Balls
Little Debbie Christmas Cake Balls are a festive no-bake dessert that transforms soft holiday snack cakes into rich, bite-sized treats coated in smooth white chocolate. They are incredibly easy to prepare, making them perfect for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, holiday gift boxes, or a fun family baking activity. With only a handful of ingredients and no oven required, these cake balls deliver a delicious combination of creamy texture and sweet vanilla flavor that everyone will love.
Whether you’re looking for a quick holiday dessert or an eye-catching addition to your Christmas dessert table, these Little Debbie Christmas Cake Balls are guaranteed to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients List
- 10 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 16 oz white candy melts or white chocolate melting wafers
- Christmas sprinkles
- Red and green sanding sugar (optional)
- Holiday drizzle or colored candy melts for decorating (optional)
Serving
Makes 24 cake balls
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
5 minutes (melting chocolate)
Calories
Approximately 190 calories per cake ball
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- No baking required.
- Ready in under an hour.
- Perfect for Christmas parties and holiday gatherings.
- Soft, creamy, and coated with sweet white chocolate.
- Easy enough for beginners.
- Great make-ahead dessert.
- Kid-friendly recipe that everyone enjoys.
- Beautiful holiday presentation with festive sprinkles.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1
Remove the Christmas Tree Cakes from their wrappers and place them into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Crumble the cakes completely using your hands or a fork until fine crumbs form.
Step 3
Add the softened cream cheese and mix until a smooth, uniform dough forms.
Step 4
Cover the mixture and refrigerate for about 20–30 minutes until firm enough to roll.
Step 5
Using a cookie scoop, roll the mixture into evenly sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Step 6
Freeze the cake balls for 15 minutes to help them hold their shape during dipping.
Step 7
Melt the white candy melts according to the package directions until smooth.
Step 8
Using a fork or dipping tool, coat each cake ball in the melted candy coating.
Step 9
Allow any excess coating to drip off before placing the cake ball back onto parchment paper.
Step 10
Immediately decorate with Christmas sprinkles before the coating hardens.
Step 11
If desired, drizzle with red or green melted candy for an extra festive appearance.
Step 12
Let the coating set completely before serving or storing.
Variations To Try
- Add crushed peppermint candies for a refreshing mint flavor.
- Mix in mini white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- Use milk chocolate instead of white chocolate for a richer taste.
- Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies on top.
- Add holiday-colored nonpareils for extra texture.
- Drizzle with dark chocolate for a decorative finish.
- Mix in a few drops of peppermint extract for a holiday twist.
- Roll the finished cake balls in shredded coconut before the coating sets.
Freezing Or Restoring
These cake balls freeze beautifully. Place them in an airtight freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers and freeze for up to 3 months.
To serve, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or allow them to sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Recipe Notes
- Chill the mixture before rolling for easier handling.
- Use high-quality candy melts for the smoothest coating.
- Decorate immediately after dipping so the sprinkles stick.
- Avoid overheating the candy melts to prevent thick coating.
- Use a fork or dipping tool for cleaner results.
- Keep cake balls chilled until ready to serve.
Little Debbie Christmas Cake Balls
Course: Banana Bread Recipe24
servings20
minutes5
minutes190
kcalIngredients
10 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, unwrapped
8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
16 oz (454g) white candy melts or white chocolate melting wafers
Christmas sprinkles, for decorating
Red and green sanding sugar (optional)
Red and green candy melts, melted for drizzling (optional)
Directions
- Place the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes in a large mixing bowl and crumble them into fine crumbs.
- Add the softened cream cheese and mix until a smooth, evenly combined dough forms.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 20–30 minutes until firm enough to roll.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into 24 evenly sized balls.
- Place the cake balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Melt the white candy melts according to the package instructions until smooth.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, coat each chilled cake ball in the melted candy coating.
- Let the excess coating drip off before placing the cake ball back onto the parchment paper.
- Immediately decorate with Christmas sprinkles or sanding sugar while the coating is still wet.
- If desired, drizzle with melted red and green candy melts for a festive finish.
- Allow the coating to harden completely before serving or storing.
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Notes
- Chill the mixture before rolling to make shaping easier.
Freeze the cake balls briefly before dipping to help them keep their shape.
Decorate immediately after dipping so the sprinkles stick well.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
