Bring a little nostalgia (and a lot of sparkle) to your dessert table with these Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles the easiest holiday treat you’ll ever make! Soft, creamy cake centers are dipped in smooth white chocolate, drizzled with red candy melts, and sprinkled with festive green sugar for a picture-perfect finish. They taste just like your favorite childhood Christmas snack but in elegant, bite-sized form. No baking, no stress just mix, roll, dip, and chill. Perfect for cookie swaps, Christmas parties, or last-minute edible gifts that look as magical as they taste.
Time Breakdown
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 20–24 truffles
Ingredients
- 1 box (5 cakes) Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
- 8 oz (225 g) white chocolate or vanilla candy melts
- 3 tbsp festive sprinkles
- 3 tbsp red candy melts (for drizzle, optional)
- Green sanding sugar, for decoration
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe keeps things fun and easy just a few basics and you’re good to go!
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or sturdy spatula
- Tablespoon or small scoop
- Parchment-lined baking sheet
- Microwave-safe bowls
- Piping or zip-top bag (for drizzle)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Crumble the Cakes:
Unwrap the Christmas Tree Cakes and place them in a large bowl. Use a hand mixer (or your hands!) to break them down into a soft, dough-like mixture. - Add a Little Holiday Cheer:
Mix in the festive sprinkles they add both color and crunch. - Roll the Truffles:
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into smooth balls. Set them on a parchment-lined tray and chill for about 15 minutes to firm up. - Dip in Chocolate:
Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in 30-second intervals until smooth. Dip each truffle with a fork, let the excess drip off, and place back on the tray. - Decorate Like Santa Would:
Melt the red candy melts in a small bag, snip the tip, and drizzle across each truffle. Finish with a sprinkle of green sanding sugar before the coating sets. - Chill & Serve:
Let the truffles firm up in the fridge, then arrange them on a festive plate or pack them into pretty tins for gifting.
Pro Tips
- Quick Chill: Pop the rolled truffles in the freezer for 10 minutes before dipping for a cleaner coating.
- Flavor Swap: Try the chocolate version of the Christmas Tree Cakes for a richer twist.
- Gift-Ready: Place each truffle in a mini candy cup and wrap them in a holiday box or tin.
- Make Ahead: These keep beautifully in the fridge for 4–5 days or freeze up to a month.
Nutrition
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| per truffle | 130 | 1 g | 15 g | 7 g | 0 g | 12 g |