No-Bake Snowman Truffles

These No-Bake Snowman Truffles are cute, festive, and fun — a wintery treat made without oven time, perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or a cozy family baking session.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Totally no-bake — easy and quick to assemble
• Fun, festive snowman shape — great for holiday tables or gifts
• Kid-friendly — hands-on work: rolling, stacking, decorating
• Very customizable — coconut, chocolate, cookies, vegan or dairy options
• Can be made ahead and stored for easy holiday prep

Ingredients

Base / Truffle Mixture (choose one version)

Option A — Coconut-Condensed Milk Version

• ~320 g sweetened condensed milk
• ~320 g shredded coconut (desiccated coconut) — plus extra for rolling

Option B — Cookie-Cream Cheese or Vegan Base Version

• ~150 g golden cookies (or plain / gluten-free biscuits), crushed finely
• ~60 g cream cheese (or dairy-free alternative) — sticky enough to hold shape
• Optional: A handful of shredded coconut for texture

Coating & Decoration

• ~200 g white chocolate (or dairy-free / vegan white chocolate / candy melts) for coating
• Black icing (or melted dark/black chocolate) for eyes, mouth, and buttons
• Orange icing or small orange candy/fondant (or sprinkles) for carrot-style nose
• Thin pretzel sticks or candy sticks (for arms)
• Candy straps, fruit-roll strips, or fondant strips for scarves (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the truffle mixture
   • If using coconut version: mix condensed milk and shredded coconut until fully combined.
   • If using cookie-based version: crush the cookies finely (food processor or a rolling pin) and mix with softened cream cheese until sticky and moldable.
2. Form snowman shapes
   • Roll the mixture into small balls: one larger ball for the body, one smaller for the head.
   • Place the smaller “head” ball on top of the larger “body” ball. Use a dab of melted white chocolate (or a bit of your mixture) as “glue” if needed. Chill (in the fridge or freezer) for 20–30 min or until firm.
3. Coat with chocolate
   • Melt the white chocolate (or vegan white chocolate / candy melts) gently (double boiler or microwave in short intervals).
   • Dip each chilled snowman truffle into the melted chocolate, coating evenly. Tap off excess and place on parchment paper. Freezing/chilling helps set the shell quickly.
4. Decorate
   • Use black icing (or melted chocolate) to draw eyes, mouth, and buttons.
   • Use orange icing or a small orange candy / sprinkle piece to make a carrot-style nose.
   • Insert thin pretzel sticks (or candy sticks) as arms.
   • Optionally wrap a candy strap or fruit-roll strip around the neck as a scarf. Use a tiny dab of melted chocolate to help it stick.
5. Chill & Serve
   • Chill again for 5–10 min to fully set the chocolate and decorations. Then serve chilled or at room temperature.

Pro Tips & Notes

• Chilling between steps (after shaping, before coating, after coating) helps truffles hold their shape and makes coating easier.
• If the truffle mixture is too sticky to roll, chill it a bit before shaping.
• For a “snowy” look: roll the coconut-based balls in extra shredded coconut before coating.
• Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
• Let children help with rolling, decorating, or adding scarves — it’s fun and messy in the best way!

Variations & Substitutions

• Use vegan / dairy-free white chocolate and cream cheese for a plant-based version.
• Swap pretzel arms for candy sticks or even small licorice pieces.
• Add a bit of cinnamon or a few drops of flavor extract (mint, orange, vanilla) to the coconut or cookie base for flavor variations.
• Instead of white-chocolate coating, try a thin milk or dark chocolate shell — though it changes the “snowman” look.

Serving Ideas & Storage

• Serve on a holiday dessert platter, alongside cookies and candies.
• Pack individually in small clear bags for gifts, party favors, or holiday treat boxes.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge — best enjoyed within 3–5 days.
• If using coconut version: allow to warm a little before serving for softer texture; cookie-cream versions often stay soft even chilled.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes — you can assemble, coat, decorate, and store them in fridge a day or two before serving.

→ My mixture is too soft to shape — what now?
Chill it for 15–30 min so it firms up before rolling.

→ Can I skip the scarf or arms?
Absolutely — they’re optional fun embellishments. Snowmen will still look cute without them.

→ Can I make them vegan or dairy-free?
Yes — use dairy-free cream cheese (or a substitute), vegan white chocolate or candy melts, and they work great.

Enjoy your festive, no-bake Snowman Truffles — adorable, delicious, and perfect for sharing or gifting during the holidays! ☃️🍬

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