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Little Debbie cake balls

Delicious and festive little Debbie cake balls, perfect for holidays and parties. Made with snack cakes, cream cheese, and dipped in chocolate, decorated for a holiday touch.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 35
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10 piece Little Debbie vanilla Christmas tree snack cakes
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 20 oz white chocolate melting wafers Ghirardelli brand used
  • 6 oz red vanilla flavored melting candy wafers Wilton brand used
  • 1 tablespoon green sanding sugar sprinkles

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until fluffy and smooth.
  3. Break the vanilla snack cakes into small pieces and add to the bowl of beaten cream cheese. Mix on low speed until combined, with small vanilla coating pieces remaining but mixture relatively smooth.
  4. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into a ball with your hands.
  5. Place each cake ball on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  6. Freeze the cake balls for 30-45 minutes until solid.
  7. Melt white chocolate wafers in a bowl according to package instructions until smooth.
  8. Melt red vanilla candy wafers in a separate bowl and transfer to a piping bag.
  9. Dip each cake ball into the melted white chocolate, coating all sides. Tap off excess and place on a lined sheet.
  10. Decorate each coated cake ball with a zig-zag pattern of red melted candy and sprinkle with green sanding sugar.
  11. Allow the chocolate to set for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Enjoy these festive cake balls as a holiday treat or party dessert!