Ingredients
Cake Ball Mixture
- 17.04 ounces Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (crumbled)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
Coating and Decoration
- 16 ounces white candy melts
- ¼ cup red candy melts (melted, optional)
- Red and green colored sanding sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with waxed paper to prevent the cake balls from sticking after coating.
- Mix Cake and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the crumbled Christmas Tree Cakes and room-temperature cream cheese together until fully combined and smooth.
- Form Cake Balls: Using a small cookie scoop, portion the mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each portion gently between your palms to form smooth, round balls.
- Freeze the Balls: For best results, place the cake balls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 15 minutes to firm them up before coating.
- Melt the White Candy: Place the white candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir vigorously. Continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring well between each, until smooth. If the candy is too thick, stir in up to 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to thin.
- Dip Cake Balls: Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted white candy melts, tapping off any excess coating. Return each coated ball to the waxed paper-lined baking sheet immediately.
- Decorate: While the coating is still wet, sprinkle with red and green sanding sugar for a festive look. If desired, drizzle melted red candy melts over the cake balls using a piping bag with a snipped corner for extra decoration.
- Chill to Set: Place the decorated cake balls in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or until the coating is firm and set.
- Storage: Store the cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator, layering with waxed paper between each layer to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to help the mixture combine smoothly.
- Freezing the cake balls before dipping makes the coating process neater and helps the balls keep their shape.
- If candy melts thicken too much, adding vegetable shortening or coconut oil helps to achieve a smooth dipping consistency.
- Use a small cookie scoop for uniform cake ball sizes for even coating and presentation.
- Store the cake balls in the fridge and consume within a week for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (includes candy melting and assembly time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
