Description
These festive Christmas Tree Cake Balls are a fun and delicious holiday treat made by combining moist Christmas Tree snack cakes with cream cheese, then coating them in vanilla almond bark and decorating with colorful red candy melts and green sugar sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties or sweet gifts, these bite-sized cake balls bring a whimsical holiday flair with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 10 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (2 boxes)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Coating & Decoration
- 16 ounces vanilla almond bark
- 1 cup red candy melts
- Green sugar sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the cake mixture: Crumble the Christmas Tree Cakes thoroughly into a large mixing bowl. Add the softened cream cheese and mix until fully combined and smooth, forming a thick cake dough.
- Shape the cake balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into small, evenly sized balls. Place the cake balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Chill the cake balls: Refrigerate the cake balls for at least one hour, or until firm enough to dip without losing shape.
- Melt the almond bark: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the vanilla almond bark in short 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip the cake balls: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled cake ball into the melted almond bark to fully coat. Gently tap off any excess coating and place back on the parchment-lined tray.
- Decorate the cake balls: While the coating is still wet, drizzle the red candy melts over the balls and sprinkle with green sugar sprinkles to resemble Christmas tree decorations.
- Set and serve: Allow the coating to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving. Enjoy your festive Christmas Tree Cake Balls!
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to ensure even mixing.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking during dipping and setting.
- Store cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and almond bark with suitable vegan alternatives.
- Be careful not to overheat the almond bark to prevent burning or seizing.
Keywords: Christmas Tree Cake Balls, Holiday Dessert, Christmas Treats, No Bake Cake Balls, Festive Snacks