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A favorite holiday treat turned into a creamy dip to share! This Little Debbie Christmas tree dip is rich, sweet, and perfect for dipping your favorite cookies.

A bowl of Christmas tree dip surrounded by various cookies.

Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Holiday Classic: When the holidays roll around and the Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes start popping up, it’s a cause for celebration. You need to try this fun dip this season!
  • Sweet Dip: Savory dips get a lot of love, but it’s time for sweet dips to be in the spotlight! Here are a few more recipes I think you’ll like: Marshmallow cream cheese fruit dip, s’mores dip, and dunkaroo dip!
  • Easy to Make: This recipe is simple to follow and only requires a few ingredients, making it the perfect addition to last-minute holiday parties!

Little Debbie Dip Ingredient List

With just a handful of simple ingredients, you’ll create a rich, creamy dessert dip perfect for spreading holiday cheer! Little Debbie Christmas tree dip is the perfect sweet treat to enjoy all winter. Measurements can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

  • Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes: These yummy cakes are the star of the dip! Not only do they add delicious flavor and texture, but extra holiday cheer to your dessert table.
  • Cream Cheese: Soften the cream cheese beforehand for a smooth and creamy dip. I like to let it come to room temperature before I use it!
  • Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla extract enhances the sweetness and overall flavor of the Christmas tree dip.
  • Whipped Topping / Cool Whip: Thaw the whipped topping before adding it to the dip. This way, it has a light and fluffy texture that’s so delicious!
  • Christmas Sprinkles (Optional): Use your favorite holiday sprinkles for some extra flair!

Let’s Make Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip:

Grab those ingredients, and let’s mix everything! The result is rich, creamy, and absolutely irresistible. Little Debbie Christmas tree dip is the holiday dessert you didn’t know you needed! Delicious and so simple to make!

  1. Prepare Cakes: Chop up the Christmas tree cakes into pieces and add to a large mixing bowl. Then, add the cream cheese and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
  2. Mix in Whipped Topping: Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. Then, allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes to be absorbed into the cake mixture. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  3. Add Sprinkles: Top with red and green sprinkles and an additional Christmas tree cake, if desired.
  4. Enjoy: Serve with assorted cookies, pretzels, strawberries, or sliced apples.
4-photo collage of the snack cakes being chopped up and mixed with the cream cheese and whipped topping.

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip Tips and Variations

This festive treat is not only easy to make but easy to customize! These are a few simple ways to make it your own. Everyone will want some of this tasty holiday dip!

  • A Substitute for Whipped Topping: To use real whipped cream instead of whipped topping, whip 1 1/2 cups of cold heavy whipping cream and three tablespoons of powdered sugar to medium-stiff peaks. Use as directed in the recipe card.
  • Can I Use Other Snack Cakes? Of course! The number of cakes you need to use will vary depending on the size of the cakes, but aim for about 12 ounces of cake in the dip.
  • Other Toppings: Instead of sprinkles, try crushed graham crackers, vanilla wafers, mini chocolate chips, animal crackers, you name it!
Closeup of Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip with a gingerbread cookie stuck in it.

Storing Leftovers

You can make this Christmas tree dip up to 1 day before serving. This will give the cakes plenty of time to absorb the whipped topping and set nicely. (This makes it even more delicious!

  • Refrigerator: The dip stays fresh for up to 4 days in the fridge if you cover it with plastic wrap or store it in a sealed airtight container.

Can Christmas Tree Dip Be Frozen?

I don’t recommend freezing this dip. The whipped topping does not work well in the freezer once it’s been thawed and used in a recipe. The texture of the dip won’t turn out well if it is frozen. So enjoy it fresh, or refrigerate it if you have any leftovers!

Dipping a gingerbread cookie into the dip.

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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip

By: Alyssa Rivers
A favorite holiday treat turned into a creamy dip to share! This Little Debbie Christmas tree dip is rich, sweet, and perfect for dipping your favorite cookies in.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Chop up the Christmas tree cakes into pieces and add to a large bowl. Add the cream cheese and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
  • Fold in the whipped topping. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes to absorb into the cake mixture. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Top with Christmas sprinkles and an additional Christmas tree cake, if desired.
  • Serve with assorted cookies and pretzels.

Nutrition

Calories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 8gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 411mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 1gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 467IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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