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Ready to add some sparkle to your New Year’s Eve celebration? We’ve got just the thing to make your party dessert table a hit – our yummy New Year’s Eve Cake Bites! These little treats are not only scrumptious but also super fun to make and a total crowd-pleaser.
I’m excited to add these great treats to my New Year’s Eve content collection. These cake bites are actually chocolate-coated cookies with a jam center.
Keep reading for the recipe and directions. Scroll to the bottom if you would like a printable version of the recipe.
What’s the Buzz About These NYE Cake Bites?
Imagine bite-sized delights made from classic Nilla Wafers, zesty orange juice, and sweet raspberry jam, all coated in white chocolate and bedazzled with NYE-themed sprinkles. Tasty treats made from simple and common ingredients.
Why You’ll Love Making These Cake Bites:
- Super Easy to Make: No need to be a pro baker here. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up these tasty morsels.
- Perfect for Parties: Their size makes them ideal for nibbling and sharing.
- Customizable: Feel free to get creative with the jam flavors or sprinkle colors!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 36 Nilla Wafers
- 2 Tbsp Orange Juice
- ¼ C Raspberry Jam or Preserve
- White Melting Chocolates
- NYE inspired sprinkles (think glitzy gold, bold black, and shimmering silver)
How to Make Cake Bites
- Prepare the Base: Place 24 Nilla Wafers, flat side up, on a wax-paper-lined sheet. Brush each wafer with orange juice.
- Jam Session: Spread raspberry jam on each wafer.
- Layer Them Up: Stack another prepared wafer on top, followed by a plain wafer.
- Chill Out: Refrigerate for 6 hours until they’re firm.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt the chocolates and dip each cake bite, coating them completely.
- Sprinkle Magic: Add those sparkly sprinkles while the chocolate’s still warm.
- Final Chill: Pop them back in the fridge for 30 minutes.
That’s it! Your New Year’s Eve Cake Bits are ready to party!
Pro Tips:
- Serve Them Up Fancy: Arrange them on a platter with some extra sprinkles for that festive touch.
- Get the Kids Involved: This is a fun activity for little hands – let them do the sprinkling!
Grab the printable recipe below:
New Year’s Eve Cake Bites
Equipment
- chocolate melter
- wax paper
- baking tray
Ingredients
- 36 Nilla Wafers
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam or preserves
- white melting chocolates
- New Year's Eve-inspired sprinkles
Instructions
- Place 24 Nilla Wafers, flat side up, on a wax-paper-lined sheet.
- Brush each wafer with orange juice.
- Spread raspberry jam on each wafer.
- Stack another prepared wafer on top, followed by a plain wafer.
- Melt the chocolates and dip each cake bite, coating them completely.
- Place cake bites on a wax-paper lined baking tray.
- Add some sprinkles while the chocolate’s still warm.
- Pop them back in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Did You Try This Recipe?
I’d love to see how your NYE Cake Bites turned out! If you share a picture of your creation on social media, feel free to tag us!
