Description
These Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles are a festive and delightful holiday treat, transforming classic Christmas Tree Cakes into bite-sized, chocolate-coated truffles with a sprinkle of holiday cheer. Perfect for sharing at parties, gifting, or enjoying as a sweet seasonal snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 box of Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (5 cakes)
Coating and Decoration
- 8 ounces white chocolate or candy melts
- 3 tablespoons festive sprinkles
- 3 tablespoons red candy melts (optional, for drizzling)
- Green sanding sugar (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Remove the Christmas Tree Cakes from the packaging and crumble them finely into a large mixing bowl until no large pieces remain. The crumbled cake will serve as the base for the truffles.
- Form the Truffle Balls: Using your hands or a spoon, shape the crumbled cake mixture into small, bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the White Chocolate: While the cake balls are chilling, melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in 20-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip the Truffles: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled cake ball into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the truffle back onto the parchment paper.
- Decorate: Immediately sprinkle the coated truffles with festive sprinkles and green sanding sugar while the coating is still wet. For an optional finishing touch, melt the red candy melts similarly and drizzle over the truffles.
- Set the Truffles: Let the coated truffles sit at room temperature or refrigerate for about 15 minutes to allow the coating to harden completely before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute white chocolate with any candy melts or chocolate of your preference for different flavor variations.
- Ensure your cake balls are chilled well before dipping to prevent the coating from melting or sliding off.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a festive twist, try adding a teaspoon of peppermint extract to the melted white chocolate before dipping.
