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Little Debbie cake balls

Little Debbie Cake Balls are delightful holiday truffles made by combining vanilla snack cakes with cream cheese, then coating them in white and red candy melts for a festive look.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 35
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 10 pieces Little Debbie vanilla Christmas tree snack cakes Unwrapped from 2 boxes, 8.62 oz each
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 20 oz white chocolate melting wafers Ghirardelli brand recommended
  • 6 oz red vanilla flavored melting candy wafers Wilton brand used
  • 1 tbsp green sanding sugar sprinkles

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed using a handheld mixer for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
  • Break the vanilla Christmas tree snack cakes into smaller pieces and add them to the cream cheese. Mix on low speed until combined but with some small pieces remaining.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out 1 tablespoon sized portions and gently roll each into a smooth ball with your hands.
  • Place each cake ball onto one of the prepared baking sheets. Repeat until all balls are formed.
  • Freeze the cake balls for 30 to 45 minutes until solid to make coating easier.
  • Melt the white chocolate wafers in a medium bowl according to package directions until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, melt the red candy wafers until smooth and transfer to a piping bag with the tip cut off.
  • Dip each cake ball into the melted white chocolate, coating all sides, then lift out with a fork and tap to remove excess chocolate.
  • Place the coated cake ball on the second baking sheet and pipe decorative red lines on top, then sprinkle with green sanding sugar to mimic the original snack cake design.
  • Let the cake balls set for 15 to 20 minutes until the coating is firm before serving.

Notes

These festive cake balls make a perfect holiday treat or party dessert. Store leftover cake balls in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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