No-Bake Snowman Truffles Recipe

Introduction

No-bake snowman truffles are a delightful and festive treat that’s perfect for winter celebrations. These adorable little sweets combine creamy dairy-free white chocolate with a crunchy cookie base, decorated to look like charming snowmen. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they’re sure to bring joy to any holiday gathering.

Ingredients

• 150g golden Oreo cookies (or plain / gluten-free biscuits)
• 60g vegan or dairy-free cream cheese
• 200g dairy-free white chocolate
• Black food gel
• Orange food gel
• Strawberry laces or candy pencils (for the scarf)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and set aside.
2. Step 2: Place the cookies in a food processor or blender and blend until crumb-like. If you don’t have an electric mixer, crush the cookies with a rolling pin.
3. Step 3: Pour the cookie crumbs into a large mixing bowl and add the dairy-free cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is sticky and holds its shape when squeezed.
4. Step 4: Weigh out 20g of the truffle mixture and roll into a ball. Then roll 7g of mixture into a smaller ball. Place the smaller ball on top of the larger one to form a snowman shape. Repeat with the remaining mixture and place all on the tray.
5. Step 5: Freeze the snowman truffles for about 20 minutes, until firm to the touch.
6. Step 6: About 5 minutes before removing the truffles from the freezer, melt the white chocolate using a bain-marie or microwave until smooth.
7. Step 7: Remove the snowmen from the freezer and dip them in the melted white chocolate. You can use a toothpick to hold each truffle or balance it on a fork while spooning chocolate over. Let excess chocolate drip off and repeat for a thicker coating if desired.
8. Step 8: Place coated truffles back on the lined tray and return to the freezer for 5-10 minutes to set the chocolate coating.
9. Step 9: Prepare decorations by coloring some leftover white chocolate black and some orange using the food gels. Transfer each colored chocolate into separate piping bags and snip off the tips.
10. Step 10: Pipe on an orange carrot nose, then add black eyes, mouth, and buttons to the snowmen.
11. Step 11: Cut strawberry laces to size and wrap them around the snowmen’s necks as scarves. Use melted white chocolate to help secure them if needed.
12. Step 12: Return the decorated truffles to the freezer for 5 minutes to set the decorations.
13. Step 13: Serve and enjoy these charming no-bake snowman truffles!

Tips & Variations

• Use gluten-free cookies if you need this recipe to be gluten-free.
• For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract to the cookie-cream cheese mixture.
• If you don’t have food gel, you can use colored candy melts as an alternative for decorating.
• Try using mini candy eyes or edible glitter for fun decoration options.

Storage

Store the snowman truffles in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Thaw them in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving. Avoid storing at room temperature as the dairy-free chocolate coating can soften and lose shape.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these truffles without a food processor?

Yes, you can place the cookies in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin until finely crumbed.

Can I use regular cream cheese and chocolate instead of dairy-free?

Absolutely. This recipe works well with regular cream cheese and white chocolate if you don’t need it to be vegan or dairy-free.

No-Bake Snowman Truffles Recipe

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Delightfully cute and easy-to-make No-Bake Snowman Truffles made with creamy dairy-free white chocolate, vegan cream cheese, and crunchy cookie crumbs. These adorable snowman-shaped treats are perfect for winter celebrations or holiday parties, featuring a smooth white chocolate coating, fun facial decorations, and a sweet candy scarf.

• Author: Kai
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 12 snowman truffles 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: Western
• Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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Base

• 150g golden Oreo cookies (or plain / gluten-free biscuits)
• 60g vegan / dairy-free cream cheese

Coating

• 200g dairy-free white chocolate

Decorations

• Black food gel
• Orange food gel
• Strawberry laces or candy pencils (for the scarf)

Instructions

1. Prepare the tray: Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and set it aside to keep the truffles from sticking during chilling.
2. Crush the cookies: Using a food processor or blender, pulse the cookies until you get fine crumbs. If you don’t have electric equipment, crush the cookies with a rolling pin inside a sealed bag.
3. Mix the truffle base: Transfer cookie crumbs into a large bowl and add the vegan cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is sticky and holds shape when pressed.
4. Shape the snowmen: With clean hands, roll 20g of the mixture into a larger ball, then roll 7g into a smaller ball. Stack the smaller ball on top of the larger one to form a snowman shape, placing them on the lined tray. Repeat for all truffles.
5. Freeze to firm up: Place the tray in the freezer for about 20 minutes or until the truffles feel firm to the touch.
6. Melt the white chocolate: Melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan with simmering water (bain-marie) or in short bursts in the microwave until smooth.
7. Coat the truffles: Remove the snowmen from the freezer and either dip them into the melted white chocolate using a toothpick or drizzle the chocolate over them with a spoon while resting on a fork, ensuring full coverage. Repeat if desired for a thicker coating.
8. Chill the coated truffles: Place the coated snowmen back onto the lined tray and return to the freezer for 5-10 minutes to set the chocolate shell.
9. Prepare decoration colors: Tint a small amount of leftover white chocolate black and another with orange food gel, then transfer each into separate piping bags and snip off the ends for fine piping.
10. Pipe facial features: Using the black chocolate, pipe eyes, mouth, and buttons on each snowman. Use the orange chocolate to create a small carrot-shaped nose.
11. Add the scarves: Cut the strawberry laces or candy pencils to size and wrap them around the snowmen’s necks like scarves. Use a dab of melted white chocolate if needed to secure them.
12. Final chill: Return the decorated truffles to the freezer for 5 minutes to let decorations set firmly.
13. Serve and enjoy: Once set, serve these charming snowman truffles chilled and enjoy their delightful flavors and festive appearance!

Notes

• You can substitute golden Oreo cookies with plain or gluten-free biscuits based on dietary preferences.
• Use vegan or dairy-free alternatives for both cream cheese and white chocolate to keep the recipe vegan-friendly.
• If you don’t have a food processor, crushing the cookies manually with a rolling pin in a sealed bag works well.
• To pipe decorations smoothly, ensure the colored chocolate is warm but not too hot to prevent melting your truffles.
• These truffles are best stored in the freezer and consumed within a week for optimal freshness and texture.
• You can customize the scarves and decorations with different candies or food colors as desired.

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