Name: No-Bake Snowman Truffles Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
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 / candy pencils (for the scarf)

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Introduction

No-Bake Snowman Truffles are a fun and festive treat perfect for winter celebrations. These adorable little snowmen are easy to make, requiring no baking, and are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.

The image shows a group of small snowman-shaped treats arranged on a white marbled surface dusted with white powdered sugar to look like snow. Each snowman has two smooth, round white layers stacked to form the body and head. They have small black dots for eyes and buttons, tiny smiles, and bright orange carrot-shaped noses. Each one is wrapped with a red, sugar-coated candy strip around the neck like a scarf. In the background, there are white decorative houses and frosted green pine trees adding a festive winter feel. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

150g of golden Oreo cookies (or plain / gluten-free biscuits)
60g of vegan or dairy-free cream cheese
200g of 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 it aside.
Step 2: Place the cookies in a food processor or blender and blend until crumb-like. Alternatively, crush them with a rolling pin if you don’t have a food processor.
Step 3: Transfer the cookie crumbs to a large mixing bowl and add the dairy-free cream cheese. Mix well until fully combined into a sticky mixture that holds its shape when formed into balls.
Step 4: Using clean hands, 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 create the snowman shape. Repeat this to form the remaining truffles and arrange them on the prepared tray.
Step 5: Freeze the tray of snowman truffles for about 20 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
Step 6: About 5 minutes before removing the truffles from the freezer, melt the dairy-free white chocolate using a bain-marie or microwave until smooth.
Step 7: Remove the snowmen from the freezer. Dunk each truffle in the melted white chocolate or drizzle the chocolate over them with a spoon to coat evenly. Allow excess chocolate to drip off and, if desired, repeat for a thicker coating.
Step 8: Place the coated truffles back onto the lined tray and return to the freezer for 5-10 minutes to let the chocolate set quickly.
Step 9: Prepare the decorations by coloring some leftover white chocolate black and orange with food gel. Transfer each color into separate piping bags and snip off the tips.
Step 10: Pipe an orange carrot nose onto each snowman, then add black eyes, a mouth, and buttons using the black chocolate.
Step 11: Cut strawberry laces or candy pencils to size and wrap them around each snowman’s neck as a scarf. Use a little melted white chocolate to help secure the scarf if needed.
Step 12: Return the decorated snowmen to the freezer for another 5 minutes to set the decorations.
Step 13: Serve and enjoy these charming no-bake snowman truffles!

Tips & Variations

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free biscuits instead of Oreos.
You can substitute the vegan cream cheese with regular cream cheese if not avoiding dairy.
Try using colored candy melts for the coating to create different festive colors.
Decorate with other small candies or edible markers to personalize your snowmen.

Storage

Store the snowman truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, keep them in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. When ready to serve, allow them to come to room temperature for 10-15 minutes. If stored in the freezer, decorate just before serving for the best appearance.

How to Serve

The image shows several small snowman-shaped treats made of three layers, each covered in smooth white coating. The bottom and middle layers are round and the biggest, while the top layer is a smaller round ball making the head. Each snowman has a thin, red, sugary candy scarf wrapped around the neck area between the middle and head layers. The faces have small black eyes, a black smiling mouth, and a pointed orange nose, all made with icing. One snowman in the center is cut open, showing a dense, crumbly beige inner filling textured with tiny bits. All snowmen sit 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 use regular Oreos instead of golden Oreos?

Yes, regular Oreos can be used. Keep in mind that the darker crumbs may affect the color of the coating or require a thicker layer of white chocolate to achieve a bright white finish.

Is it necessary to freeze the truffles before dipping in chocolate?

Freezing helps the truffles firm up, which makes dipping easier and prevents them from falling apart. It also helps the chocolate set quickly after coating.