Christmas Tree Cake Balls Recipe

Introduction

These festive Christmas Tree Cake Balls are a delightful holiday treat that’s both fun to make and delicious to eat. Combining creamy cheese with sweet cake and a colorful coating, they’re perfect for parties or gifting. Plus, they’re easy to customize for your favorite flavors and decorations.

Ingredients

• 17.24 ounces Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (2 boxes small cakes, 1 box large)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• 16 ounces almond bark (white)
• 1/3 cup candy melts (red)
• 1/4 cup sprinkles (green, or sanding sugar)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium sized bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese until softened.
2. Step 2: Unwrap and roughly break up the snack cakes. Add them to the cream cheese and mix to combine thoroughly.
3. Step 3: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
4. Step 4: Using a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Step 5: Place the balls in the refrigerator or freezer for a minimum of 2 hours to firm up.
6. Step 6: Melt the white almond bark in the microwave in 30-second intervals or using a double boiler until smooth.
7. Step 7: In a separate bowl, melt the red candy melts. Transfer the melted candy to a zip-top bag or piping bag for drizzling.
8. Step 8: Dip the chilled balls into the melted white almond bark, tapping off any excess coating.
9. Step 9: Place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with green sprinkles.
10. Step 10: Repeat the dipping and sprinkling process until all cake balls are coated.
11. Step 11: Once the almond bark has hardened, drizzle the melted red candy melts over the cake balls. Let them set completely before serving.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese before mixing.
• Substitute sprinkles with crushed peppermint candy for a refreshing twist.
• If you don’t have almond bark, white chocolate chips can be used but temper carefully to avoid melting issues.
• Use different colored candy melts to match other holiday themes or personal preferences.

Storage

Store the cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to one month and thaw in the refrigerator before serving. Enjoy them chilled or at room temperature.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use another type of snack cake instead of Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes?

Yes, you can substitute with other snack cakes like Devil’s Food or Funfetti cakes, but the flavor and texture may vary slightly.

Do I have to use candy melts for the drizzle?

Candy melts work best because they harden smoothly and hold their shape, but melted white or colored chocolate can be used as an alternative.

Christmas Tree Cake Balls Recipe

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• Author: Lana
• Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Yield: 48 servings 1x

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Description

These festive Christmas Tree Cake Balls combine Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes with creamy cream cheese and are coated in smooth white almond bark, decorated with green sprinkles and red candy melts drizzle. Perfect for holiday parties, they’re bite-sized, easy to make, and sure to delight both kids and adults with their sweet, creamy texture and colorful holiday design.

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Ingredients

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Base

• 17.24 ounces Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (equivalent to 2 boxes of small cakes and 1 box of large cakes)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

Coating and Decoration

• 16 ounces white almond bark
• 1/3 cup red candy melts
• 1/4 cup green sprinkles or sanding sugar

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Instructions

1. Prepare the cream cheese: In a medium-sized bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese until it is softened and smooth, allowing it to blend easily with the cake pieces.
2. Combine cakes with cream cheese: Unwrap the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes and roughly break them into pieces. Add the cake pieces to the cream cheese and mix thoroughly until combined into a uniform mixture.
3. Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
4. Shape the cake balls: Using a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into approximately 1-inch diameter balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
5. Chill the cake balls: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 2 hours to allow the balls to firm up and set.
6. Melt the almond bark: Melt the white almond bark either in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between to avoid burning, or gently using a double boiler until smooth.
7. Melt the red candy melts: In a separate bowl, melt the red candy melts until smooth. Transfer the melted candy to a zip-top bag or piping bag for drizzling later.
8. Coat the cake balls: Dip each chilled cake ball completely into the melted white almond bark, ensuring an even coating. Tap off any excess coating before placing it back onto the lined baking sheet.
9. Apply sprinkles: Immediately after coating, sprinkle the green sprinkles or sanding sugar generously over the wet almond bark to decorate.
10. Repeat coating and decorating: Continue dipping and sprinkling all the remaining cake balls until they are all coated and decorated.
11. Drizzle with red candy melts: After the almond bark has hardened and set, drizzle the melted red candy melts over the cake balls in festive patterns using the piping or zip-top bag. Allow the drizzle to set completely before serving.

Notes

• Room temperature cream cheese is essential for easy mixing and smooth texture.
• Chilling the cake balls thoroughly helps to achieve a smooth coating without breakage.
• If you do not have almond bark, white melting chocolate or white chocolate chips can be used as a substitute.
• Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to maintain uniform size for even cooking and presentation.
• Store finished cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
• Try customizing sprinkles and candy melt colors for different occasions or themes.

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: Christmas cake balls, holiday dessert, bite-sized treats, Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, cream cheese cake balls, festive holiday snacks