No-Bake Snowman Truffles Recipe

Introduction

These No-Bake Snowman Truffles are a fun and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Made with creamy dairy-free chocolate and crunchy cookies, they come together quickly without any baking. Enjoy decorating these adorable snowmen with simple candy details for a delightful winter snack.

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: Crush the cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or blender. If you don’t have one, crush them with a rolling pin inside a sealed bag.
3. Step 3: Transfer the cookie crumbs to a large bowl and mix in the dairy-free cream cheese until fully combined. The mixture should be sticky and moldable.
4. Step 4: Shape the mixture into snowmen by rolling 20g into a larger ball and 7g into a smaller ball. Stack the smaller ball on top of the larger one to form the snowman. Place them on the lined tray and repeat with the remaining mixture.
5. Step 5: Freeze the snowmen for about 20 minutes, or until firm.
6. Step 6: While the truffles chill, melt the dairy-free white chocolate using a bain-marie or microwave until smooth.
7. Step 7: Remove the truffles from the freezer and coat them in melted white chocolate. Use a toothpick or a fork to dip or drizzle the chocolate evenly, letting excess drip off. Repeat for a thicker coating if desired.
8. Step 8: Place the coated snowmen back on the tray and freeze for 5–10 minutes until the chocolate is set.
9. Step 9: Prepare decorations by coloring some melted white chocolate black and orange using food gel. Transfer each into a piping bag and snip the tip.
10. Step 10: Pipe orange carrot noses, black eyes, mouths, and buttons onto each snowman.
11. Step 11: Cut strawberry laces or candy pencils to size and wrap them around the snowmen’s necks as scarves. Use a little melted white chocolate to secure if needed.
12. Step 12: Return the decorated snowmen to the freezer for 5 minutes to set the decorations, then serve and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

• Use gluten-free biscuits to make this recipe friendly for gluten-sensitive guests.
• For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture.
• Decorate with other colored food gels or edible glitter for a festive touch.
• If you prefer a firmer truffle, chill the mixture longer before shaping.

Storage

Store the snowman truffles in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week. When ready to enjoy, let them thaw at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Avoid storing at room temperature as they may soften too much and lose shape.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

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

Yes, you can substitute regular cream cheese if you are not avoiding dairy. The texture and flavor will be similar.

What if I don’t have food gel colors?

You can use melted colored candy melts or edible markers as alternatives to food gel for decorating the snowmen.

No-Bake Snowman Truffles Recipe

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These delightful No-Bake Snowman Truffles are perfect for a fun and festive treat. Made with golden Oreo cookies and dairy-free cream cheese, covered in smooth dairy-free white chocolate, and decorated with colorful food gels and candy scarves, these adorable truffles require no baking and are simple to assemble, making them a charming winter dessert for all ages.

• Author: Ruby
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 12 snowman truffles 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: Western
• Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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Truffle Base

• 150g golden Oreo cookies (or plain / gluten-free biscuits)
• 60g vegan or dairy-free cream cheese
• 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 aside to catch the truffles after coating.
2. Crush Cookies: Place the cookies in a food processor or blender and pulse until they become fine crumbs. Alternatively, crush with a rolling pin if no electric appliance is available.
3. Make Truffle Mixture: Transfer the cookie crumbs to a large mixing bowl. Add the dairy-free cream cheese and mix thoroughly until the mixture is sticky and holds its shape when squeezed into balls.
4. Form Snowman Shapes: Using clean hands, weigh 20g of the mixture and roll into a larger ball. Roll a smaller 7g ball and place it on top of the larger one to form the snowman shape. Place each snowman on the lined tray and repeat for the remaining mixture.
5. Freeze to Set: Place the tray in the freezer for about 20 minutes or until the truffles are firm to the touch.
6. Melt White Chocolate: Approximately 5 minutes before the truffles are ready, melt the white chocolate using a bain-marie (a bowl over a pan of boiling water) or microwave in short bursts until smooth.
7. Coat Truffles: Remove the truffles from the freezer. Using a toothpick or a fork, dip each snowman into the melted white chocolate, coating thoroughly. Let excess drip off and, if desired, repeat for a thicker coating. Place back on the lined tray.
8. Set Coating: Return the coated truffles to the freezer for 5-10 minutes until the chocolate hardens quickly due to the cold truffles.
9. Prepare Decorations: Color small amounts of leftover white chocolate with black and orange food gels separately. Transfer each into piping bags and snip the tips.
10. Decorate Snowmen: Pipe orange carrot noses onto the snowmen, then add black eyes, mouths, and buttons to bring them to life.
11. Add Scarves: Cut strawberry lace sweets or candy pencils to size and wrap them around the snowmen’s necks. Use a dab of melted white chocolate if needed to secure the scarves in place.
12. Final Set: Place decorated truffles back into the freezer for another 5 minutes to allow decorations to set firmly.
13. Serve and Enjoy: Once set, remove from freezer and enjoy these charming festive treats!

Notes

• You can substitute gluten-free biscuits for a gluten-free version.
• If you do not have a food processor, robustly crushing the cookies with a rolling pin works well.
• Make sure the truffle mixture is sticky enough to hold shape; if too dry, add a tiny bit more cream cheese.
• Be gentle when coating the truffles in chocolate to preserve the snowman shape.
• Use a toothpick or fork carefully for dipping to reduce mess and ensure even coating.
• The truffles freeze well and can be stored chilled until serving.
• This recipe is naturally vegan and dairy-free, suitable for those with lactose intolerance.

Keywords: No-Bake, Snowman, Truffles, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Holiday Treat, Christmas Dessert, Easy Dessert