Every holiday season there is always that one treat I end up making on repeat because it is easy, fun, and honestly just nostalgic in the best way. These Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles are exactly that kind of treat. If you love those iconic Christmas Tree snack cakes, imagine them rolled into soft truffle balls, dipped in creamy white chocolate, drizzled with red icing, and sprinkled with just a touch of green sugar. When you bite into one, the inside is this sweet pinkish cake mixture with those little swirls of red or brownish filling from the original cake, and it looks and tastes like Christmas in candy form. Every time I make them, they disappear before I even have time to arrange them on a plate.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 40 minutes
Servings: About 20 truffles
Calories: Around 115 each

Why You Will Love This Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles

• They use just a few simple ingredients.
  When I make these, it always surprises me that something this cute and tasty only needs snack cakes, cream cheese or frosting, and melting chocolate. You will love how quickly everything comes together and how little cleanup there is.
• They taste like childhood in the best way.
  My preference is the classic white Christmas Tree Cakes because they give the truffles that soft, sweet, slightly pink interior. You will instantly get that familiar holiday flavor that makes everyone smile.
• They look beautiful on a dessert table.
  I like the way the red drizzle and green sanding sugar pop against the white coating. You will get truffles that look like they belong in a holiday bakery window without any complicated decorating.

Ingredients

• 1 box of Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
• 3 to 4 tablespoons cream cheese or vanilla frosting
• 2 cups white chocolate chips or white candy melts
• Red melting chocolate or red icing for drizzling
• Green sanding sugar or green sprinkles for decoration

How To Make Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles

1. Unwrap all your Christmas Tree Cakes and place them in a large bowl. Break them up gently with your hands or a fork. They will look messy at first but that is exactly what you want.
2. Add the cream cheese or frosting a spoonful at a time. Mix until the mixture turns into a soft dough that holds together when you pinch it.
3. Roll the mixture into balls about one inch in size. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.
4. Chill the truffle balls for at least 30 minutes so they firm up and are easier to dip.
5. Melt your white chocolate in the microwave in short bursts until smooth. Dip each truffle using a fork, letting the extra chocolate drip off. Place them back on the parchment.
6. Drizzle red melting chocolate or icing over the tops to mimic that signature Christmas Tree Cake swirl.
7. Add a pinch of green sanding sugar right away so it sticks before the chocolate sets.
8. Let everything harden completely, then enjoy or store in the fridge.

Tips For The Best Truffles

• Chill the mixture before dipping.
  When I make these, I always chill the rolled truffles because dipping warm or soft ones can get messy. You will get much cleaner, smoother white chocolate shells when the centers are firm.
• Work in small batches.
  My preference is to keep some truffle balls in the fridge while dipping so they do not soften too quickly. You will find the chocolate coats them more evenly this way.
• Choose your coating based on the look you want.
  I like using candy melts when I need bright white and a smooth finish. You will enjoy using white chocolate chips if you want a softer, creamier flavor even though the color is a little more off white.

Substitutions

• Swap the cream cheese for frosting if you want it sweeter.
  When I want a sweeter truffle, I use frosting, and when I want a slight tang, I use cream cheese. You will like either option depending on what you enjoy.
• Use different snack cakes for flavor variations.
  I like trying the chocolate Christmas Tree Cakes or even the birthday cake version when I want something different. You will get fun color changes inside the truffles.
• Try almond bark instead of white chocolate.
  When I need a coating that melts easier and sets faster, almond bark is my go to. You will appreciate how smooth and reliable it is, especially if dipping is new for you.

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