Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls are an easy no-bake holiday dessert made with snack cakes, cream cheese, candy coating, and festive sprinkles. Perfect for parties, gifts, or family treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 20 cake balls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (5 cakes) Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (vanilla or chocolate)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 12 oz white candy coating or almond bark
- Holiday sprinkles (as needed)
- Optional: 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Optional: 2 tbsp crushed candy canes or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Unwrap all Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes and crumble them into a large mixing bowl.
- Add softened cream cheese and mix until fully combined. The mixture should hold together when pressed.
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion the mixture and roll into smooth balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the cake balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt white candy coating according to package directions.
- Dip each chilled ball into the melted coating using a fork or skewer. Let excess drip off before placing back on the tray.
- While the coating is still wet, decorate with sprinkles, drizzles, or crushed candy canes.
- Allow coating to set fully before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use chocolate Little Debbie cakes for a richer version.
- Add peppermint extract and crushed candy canes for a festive twist.
- Refrigerate to keep fresh for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
- Best served in mini cupcake liners or holiday gift bags.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg