Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles

If there’s one snack that instantly unlocks childhood Christmas memories, it’s Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes. Soft vanilla cake, creamy filling, festive sprinkles — they’re practically a holiday tradition. Turning them into Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles takes that nostalgia and transforms it into a no-bake, bite-sized dessert that’s perfect for parties, gift boxes, and holiday dessert trays.

These truffles are rich, sweet, and unbelievably easy to make. No oven. No complicated steps. Just a handful of ingredients and a little chill time. They’re the kind of treat that disappears fast, sparks conversation, and has everyone asking how you made them.

Perfect for cookie swaps, Christmas parties, or late-night holiday snacking, these truffles prove that sometimes the best desserts start with a store-bought classic.


Why These Truffles Are a Holiday Hit

Christmas Tree Cake Truffles are everything people love about holiday desserts:

  • Nostalgic flavors
  • Creamy centers
  • Festive appearance
  • Make-ahead convenience

The cream cheese adds richness and structure, while the white chocolate coating locks in that classic vanilla flavor. Finished with red and green sprinkles, they look just as good as they taste.

They’re also:

  • Completely no-bake
  • Kid-friendly
  • Easy to decorate
  • Perfect for gifting

Ingredients

Truffle Base

  • Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
  • Cream cheese, softened

Coating

  • White chocolate chips or melting wafers
  • Coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smooth coating)

Decoration

  • Red and green sprinkles
  • White chocolate drizzle (optional)

Instructions

  1. Crush the Cakes
    Unwrap the Christmas Tree Cakes and place them in a large bowl. Crush with your hands or a fork until fine crumbs form.
  2. Mix with Cream Cheese
    Add softened cream cheese to the crumbs. Mix until fully combined and a smooth dough forms.
  3. Chill the Mixture
    Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to make it easier to roll.
  4. Form Truffles
    Scoop and roll the mixture into bite-sized balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Freeze Briefly
    Freeze the truffles for 15 minutes so they hold their shape when dipping.
  6. Melt the Chocolate
    Melt white chocolate with coconut oil in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
  7. Dip the Truffles
    Dip each truffle into melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place back on parchment.
  8. Decorate
    Immediately add sprinkles or drizzle with extra white chocolate before coating sets.
  9. Set and Serve
    Let truffles set completely, then store chilled until ready to serve.

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles

No-bake holiday truffles made with Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, cream cheese, and white chocolate.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 20 truffles
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Christmas
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

Truffle Base
  • 10 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes unwrapped
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
Coating
  • 12 oz white chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Crush Christmas Tree Cakes into fine crumbs.
  2. Mix crumbs with cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Chill mixture for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll into balls and freeze briefly.
  5. Dip in melted white chocolate and decorate.

Notes

Decorate immediately after dipping for best results.

Pro Tips for Perfect Truffles

  • Don’t over-mix — stop once the mixture comes together.
  • Use chilled hands to prevent sticking when rolling.
  • Freeze before dipping for clean coatings.
  • Decorate immediately before chocolate hardens.

Fun Variations

  • Chocolate Coated: Use milk or dark chocolate instead of white.
  • Peppermint Twist: Add crushed candy canes on top.
  • Extra Festive: Tint white chocolate with food coloring.
  • Mini Tree Shapes: Shape into triangles instead of balls.

Serving & Gifting Ideas

Serve these truffles:

  • On holiday dessert boards
  • At cookie exchanges
  • In festive paper cups
  • Wrapped in treat boxes as edible gifts

They store well and travel beautifully, making them ideal for sharing.


Make-Ahead & Storage

Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 1 month — thaw in the fridge before serving.


Why This Recipe Goes Viral Every Christmas

It’s nostalgic, festive, no-bake, and ridiculously easy. These truffles take something everyone already loves and turn it into a polished holiday dessert with almost zero effort. Once you make them once, they’ll become a yearly tradition.

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