Nilla Holiday Cake Bites
Delightful bite-sized desserts made with NILLA Wafers layered with raspberry jam and coated in velvety vanilla candy, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 36 pieces NILLA Wafers
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam
- 8 ounces vanilla candy wafers Approximately 1-1/2 cups
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- assorted decorations (like sprinkles or edible glitter) For topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Brush the flat side of 24 NILLA Wafers with orange juice.
- Spread a layer of raspberry jam on the juiced wafers.
- Place the remaining 12 wafers on the baking sheet, rounded sides up.
- Carefully stack two jam-covered wafers on each plain wafer to create sandwiches.
- Cover the stacks and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Candy Coating
- Melt the vanilla candy wafers according to package instructions.
- Add vegetable oil to the melted candy to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Dip each NILLA stack into the melted candy to coat evenly.
- Place the coated stacks back on the lined baking sheet and sprinkle decorations before the coating firms up.
Finalizing
- Return the baking sheet to the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to harden the coating.
- Serve the Nilla Holiday Cake Bites on a decorative platter or in small cups.
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Notes
For best results, allow adequate chilling time and get creative with decoration options such as crushed nuts or chocolate drizzle.