Description
No-Bake Snowman Truffles are a delightful and easy-to-make winter treat perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy nights. These creamy, sweet, and charming truffles require no oven, combining simple ingredients to create adorable snowman-shaped confections. Fun to decorate and customizable to suit various dietary needs, they make a perfect festive project and gift idea.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
Decorations
- Mini chocolate chips or edible markers (for faces and details)
- Orange candy sprinkles or colored sugar (for noses, scarves, buttons)
Optional Rolling Ingredients
- Crushed graham crackers or toasted coconut (for rolling and added texture)
Instructions
- Prepare the Truffle Base: Mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and thick without lumps. This creamy mixture forms the base that holds the snowmen together.
- Shape the Snowmen: Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the mixture into small balls for the head and larger balls for the body. Stack the two balls to resemble a snowman and place on parchment paper. Chill for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Gently melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy for coating.
- Dip the Snowmen: Carefully dip each stacked snowman into the melted white chocolate using a fork or dipping tool, ensuring full coverage. Place back on parchment paper and refrigerate for about 15 minutes to set the coating.
- Decorate Your Snowmen: Once the coating is set, use mini chocolate chips, colored candy, or edible markers to create eyes, buttons, scarves, and noses, adding personality and festive cheer.
Notes
- Chill the truffle base before shaping to help it hold together better.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Be gentle while dipping to avoid damaging the snowman shapes.
- Melt chocolate in small batches to keep it smooth and workable.
- Get creative with decorations like colorful candies or edible glitter for a personalized touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: no bake, snowman, truffles, holiday treats, winter dessert, easy recipe, kid-friendly, gluten free, festive sweets
