Introduction

No-Bake Snowman Truffles are a fun and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. These adorable, dairy-free sweet bites combine creamy white chocolate with crunchy cookies, decorated to bring a cheerful snowy friend to your dessert table.

The image shows small snowman-shaped treats arranged closely together on a white marbled surface dusted with powdered sugar to look like snow. Each snowman has two smooth white chocolate-coated round layers forming the body and head. They wear bright red sugar-coated candy scarves wrapped around their necks, with small black dots for eyes and buttons, and an orange carrot-shaped nose made of icing. The snowmen have smiling mouths made of black icing, giving them a cheerful expression. In the background, there are small white decorative houses and green pine trees dusted with snow, adding a festive winter scene. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

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

200g dairy-free white chocolate
Black food gel

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

Instructions

Step 1: Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and set aside.
Step 2: Place the cookies in a food processor or blender and pulse until crumb-like. Alternatively, crush them with a rolling pin if you don’t have an electric mixer.
Step 3: Transfer the cookie crumbs to a large mixing bowl and add the dairy-free cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is sticky and holds its shape when squeezed into balls.

Step 4: Using clean hands, shape 20g of the mixture into a ball, then roll 7g into a smaller ball. Place the smaller ball on top of the larger to form a snowman shape. Place on the lined tray. Repeat for the remaining mixture.
Step 5: Freeze the tray for about 20 minutes, or until the truffles feel firm to the touch.
Step 6: About 5 minutes before removing the truffles, melt the white chocolate using a bain-marie or microwave until fully smooth.

Step 7: Remove the snowmen from the freezer and dip them into the melted white chocolate. Use a toothpick or balance them on a fork while spooning chocolate over to coat. Allow excess to drip off. Repeat for a thicker coating if desired.
Step 8: Return the coated truffles to the lined tray and freeze for 5-10 minutes until the chocolate sets.
Step 9: Prepare your decorations by coloring some leftover white chocolate with black and orange food gels, then transfer each into separate piping bags and snip the tips.

Step 10: Pipe orange carrot noses and black eyes, mouths, and buttons onto the snowmen.
Step 11: Cut strawberry laces to size and wrap around the snowmen as scarves. Use melted white chocolate to secure the scarves if needed.
Step 12: Place the decorated truffles back in the freezer for 5 minutes to set the decorations.

Step 13: Serve and enjoy these charming, dairy-free snowman treats!

Tips & Variations

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free biscuits instead of Oreos.
If you don’t have a food processor, crushing the cookies in a sealed bag with a rolling pin works just as well.

Use candy eyes or edible markers for quicker decoration if short on time.
Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract to the mixture for a flavor twist.

Storage

Store the snowman truffles in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week. Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving to soften slightly. Avoid storing at room temperature as they may become too soft and lose shape.

How to Serve

The image shows several small snowman-shaped treats with two layers: a smooth, shiny white coating forming the body and head, and a light beige, textured interior visible in one cut-open snowman. Each snowman has a thin, red sugary strip wrapped around the neck as a scarf. The faces are detailed with small black dots for eyes, a curved black line for the mouth, and an orange pointed nose, all drawn on the white coating. Black dots serve as buttons on their bodies. The snowmen rest closely together on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these truffles with regular cream cheese and chocolate?

Yes, you can substitute vegan cream cheese and dairy-free chocolate with their regular dairy versions if you are not avoiding dairy.

How do I prevent the truffles from melting while dipping in chocolate?

Keep the truffles in the freezer until just before dipping and work quickly to avoid warming them. Chilling again immediately after coating helps the chocolate set fast.