Description
These Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles are festive, bite-sized treats perfect for the holiday season. Made by blending chocolate Christmas tree cakes with cream cheese, then dipped in vanilla-flavored melted candy and sprinkled with red and green sanding sugar, they are easy to prepare and guaranteed crowd-pleasers for any holiday party or family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 1 box of chocolate Christmas tree cakes
- 4 oz package of cream cheese, softened
Coating and Decoration
- 1 package of white candy melts or vanilla-flavored melting wafers
- Red and green sanding sugar, for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper to prevent sticking during the freezing and dipping process.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate Christmas tree cakes and softened cream cheese. Use a hand mixer to blend them thoroughly until the mixture forms a dough-like consistency.
- Form Truffle Balls: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion the dough into approximately one-inch-sized balls. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Freeze the Truffles: Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze for about 30 minutes or until the truffles are firm enough for dipping.
- Melt Candy Coating: While the truffles freeze, melt the white candy melts in the microwave. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly with a metal spoon between each interval until fully melted and smooth.
- Dip Truffles: Using bamboo sticks or toothpicks, dip each frozen truffle ball into the melted candy coating until fully covered. Gently tap off any excess coating and place the dipped truffle back onto the lined baking sheet.
- Decorate: Immediately sprinkle red and green sanding sugar over the coated truffles before the coating hardens for a festive look.
- Set the Coating: Place the decorated truffles in the refrigerator to allow the coating to harden completely, about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, these Christmas Tree Cake Truffles are ready to serve. Enjoy them as a delightful holiday treat!
Notes
- Christmas Tree Cake Truffles are simple to make and perfect for festive occasions.
- Use softened cream cheese for easier mixing and better texture.
- Freezing the truffles before dipping ensures they hold their shape and allow for a smooth candy coating application.
- Customize by using different colored sanding sugars or sprinkles as desired.
- These truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 28g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
