Little Debbie Christmas Cake Balls are a festive treat combining vanilla snack cakes and cream cheese, coated with white chocolate and decorated with candy, perfect for holiday celebrations.
10piecesLittle Debbie vanilla Christmas tree snack cakesunwrapped from 2 - 8.62 oz. boxes
8ouncecream cheesesoftened to room temperature
20ouncewhite chocolate melting wafersGhirardelli brand used
6ouncered vanilla flavored melting candy wafersWilton brand used
1tablespoongreen sanding sugar sprinkles
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside.
Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until fluffy and smooth using a handheld mixer.
Break the vanilla Christmas tree snack cakes into smaller pieces and mix into the beaten cream cheese on low speed until fully combined.
Using a small cookie scoop, form 1 tablespoon portions of the mixture into smooth balls by rolling in the palm of your hand.
Place each cake ball on one of the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with remaining mixture.
Freeze the cake balls for 30-45 minutes until completely solid to make coating easier.
Melt the white chocolate wafers in a medium bowl according to package directions and stir until smooth.
Melt the red vanilla flavored candy wafers in a separate small bowl as per package instructions. Transfer to a piping bag with the tip cut off.
Coat each cake ball completely in the melted white chocolate using a fork. Tap off excess chocolate, then place on the second prepared baking sheet.
Pipe a decorative zig-zag pattern on the coated cake balls with melted red candy wafers and sprinkle with green sanding sugar to mimic the original snack cakes.
Allow cake balls to set for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate coating is firm before serving.
Notes
These festive cake balls are easy to make and perfect for holiday parties or gifting. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.