These Copycat Little Debbie Christmas Donuts taste just like the real deal with a hint of sweet frosted sugar cookie goodness. The soft cake is dipped in creamy white chocolate and decorated like the Little Debbie Christmas Donuts we all remember from our childhood. Y’all, you’re in for a real treat here!

Copycat Little Debbie Christmas Donuts

Ah, the holiday season—it’s that time when we start reminiscing childhood memories, twinkling lights, and, of course, those Little Debbie Christmas Trees!

Growing up, these treats were always a special part of my Christmas.

There was something about tearing open that package, seeing the little green sugar sprinkles and that creamy center that just felt like a holiday hug in a snack.

This year, I decided to make my own homemade version of these classic snack cakes.

With a few simple ingredients and a whole lotta love, I whipped up this copycat recipe that’s bound to bring back those sweet memories.

And y’all, they taste even better than you remember!

Don’t worry—it’s all easy to put together and fun to make, especially if you have little helpers.

Why You’ll Love My Copycat Little Debbie Christmas Donuts

Brings Back Holiday Nostalgia: These copycat donuts take you right back to the joy of opening a pack of Little Debbie Christmas Trees. Perfect for the holiday season, they’re a sweet trip down memory lane that’s even better made fresh.
Easy and Fun to Make: With simple steps and a few tools like a piping bag and donut pan, this homemade version is easy to whip up and even more fun to decorate with green sanding sugar and red frosting.
Full of Festive Flavor: I use frosted sugar cookie coffee creamer and vanilla to make these donuts taste like Christmas morning!
Kid-Friendly and Perfect for Sharing: These donuts are soft, colorful, and just the right size for little hands. They’re great for sharing during the Christmas season or packing up for holiday gatherings!
Simple Ingredients: You don’t need a lot of fancy ingredients to make these. Just a few pantry staples and some melting chocolate are all it takes.

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Ingredients for Copycat Little Debbie Christmas Donuts

These ingredients come together to make a copycat recipe that’s just as delightful as those Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes!

Here’s What You Need to Make These Copycat Donuts:

Flour: You can use all-purpose flour for this Little Debbie donut recipe.
Baking Soda and Baking Powder: These two work together to help the donuts rise and stay soft.
Sugar: Granulated sugar adds sweetness to the donuts, making them taste just like the classic snack cakes we remember.
Eggs: The eggs help hold everything together and add richness to the batter.
Vanilla: Just a splash of vanilla extract brings a warm flavor. I’ve substituted this for almond extract once and it was still really good!
Melted Butter: A bit of melted butter makes the donuts moist and adds some richness.
Frosted Sugar Cookie Coffee Creamer: This is my secret ingredient! It’s what makes these donuts taste like a homemade version of Little Debbie Christmas Trees!
White Melting Chocolate: Dipping each donut in white chocolate adds a sweet coating that looks just like snow!
Red Melting Chocolate: We’ll melt this to drizzle over the donuts instead of using red frosting, giving that holiday look with pretty red lines.
Green Sanding Sugar: Sprinkling on green sugar really makes these things look like the original!
Coconut Oil (optional): I like to use a bit of coconut oil with the melting chocolate to make it smoother and shinier. It’s optional, so don’t sweat it if you don’t have any.

How to Make Copycat Little Debbie Christmas Donuts

Get Oven Ready: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix the Dry Ingredients: Start by adding your flour, baking soda, sugar, and baking powder to a large bowl. Whisk everything together until it’s nice and smooth.

Add the Wet Ingredients: Pour in your eggs, a splash of vanilla, melted butter, and frosted sugar cookie coffee creamer. Use an electric mixer to beat it on high until the batter is well combined and smooth.

Prepare the Donut Pan: Grab your donut pan and spray it down with cooking spray to keep the donuts from sticking. Pour your batter into a piping bag and fill each donut mold halfway—don’t overfill, or they’ll puff up too much.

Bake the Donuts: Pop the pan into a 350-degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Keep an eye on them; you want them just baked through, soft and bouncy, not dry. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Melt the White Chocolate: In a small bowl, melt your white melting chocolate in the microwave, one minute at a time, stirring in between. If you like, add a teaspoon of coconut oil to make the chocolate smoother.

Dip and Decorate the Donuts: Dip each donut in the melted white chocolate and set it back on the wire rack with parchment paper underneath. Sprinkle on some green sanding sugar right away before the chocolate sets.

Add the Red Drizzle: Melt down your red melting chocolate the same way as the white. Pour it into a piping bag and cut a small tip. Drizzle a few lines of red chocolate across the top of each donut for that holiday look.

Let Everything Set: Let the chocolate harden on the donuts, so they’re ready to serve.

How to Store Donuts

Room Temperature: If you plan to eat them within a day or two, you can keep the donuts in an airtight container at room temperature. Place parchment paper between the layers if you stack them to keep the decorations neat and prevent sticking.
Refrigerator: For longer storage, place the donuts in a single layer in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for up to 4-5 days. Let them sit at room temperature for a bit before serving so they’re soft and delicious.
Freezer: If you want to keep them even longer, you can freeze them! Place the donuts on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and let them freeze solid. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. When you’re ready to enjoy, let them thaw in the fridge or at room temperature.

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Copycat Little Debbie Christmas Donuts

Servings 2.5 Dozen Donuts

Equipment

Wire Rack
parchment paper
Piping Bag
Donut Pan
Baker's Joy CookingSpray

Ingredients

2 cups of Flour
1 teaspoon of Baking Soda
1 teaspoon of Baking Powder
¾ cup of Sugar
2 Eggs
1 teaspoon of Vanilla
2 tablespoons of Melted Butter
¾ cup of Frosted Sugar Cookie Coffee Creamer
1 lb. of White Melting Chocolate
1 cup of Red Melting Chocolate
Green Sanding Sugar
Coconut Oil optional

Instructions

Start by adding your flour, baking soda, sugar and baking powder to a mixing bowl. Whisk together.
Add in your eggs, vanilla, melted butter, and creamer. Beat on high until well combined and smooth.
Pour batter into your piping bag and spray down your pan with cooking spray. Fill each well HALFWAY with batter, using your piping bag. Do not overfill.
Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Just until they are baked through. Do not overbake. They will become dry. You want soft and bouncy. Let cool.
Melt down your white melting chocolates. Place in the microwave in one minute intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. I like to add a teaspoon of coconut oil, but this isn’t necessary. It just makes your chocolate smoother.
Dip each donut in white chocolate. Place on a wire rack with parchment paper under the rack. Immediately sprinkle with green sanding sugar before chocolate sets. Let chocolate harden.
Melt down your red melting chocolates in the same manner. Pour into a piping bag and cut off a small tip.
Create 3 to 4 lines of red chocolate across the top of each donut, as shown. Gently pound your rack on a hard surface to smooth out the lines. Let chocolate set.
Serve and enjoy. Little Debbie better watch out! These donuts are amazing!

Copycat Little Debbie Christmas Donuts Recipe

Copycat Little Debbie Christmas Donuts