Description

No-Bake Snowman Truffles are a festive, fun, and utterly delicious holiday treat that requires no baking. Combining creamy textures, sweet flavors, and adorable snowman shapes, this recipe is perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or gifting. Easy to prepare and customizable, these bite-sized truffles make a delightful addition to any dessert table.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

Cream cheese, softened (8 oz)
Powdered sugar (1 cup)
Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)

Coating

White chocolate chips (12 oz)

Decorations

Mini chocolate chips or candy pieces (for eyes and buttons)
Orange candy or sprinkles (for snowman noses)
Optional decorations: colored sprinkles, edible glitter, or coconut flakes (for extra snowy effects)

Instructions

Prepare the Base Mixture: Start by combining softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Mix well until smooth and fully blended, creating a slightly firm but pliable dough for forming your truffles.
Shape the Snowmen: Pinch off small amounts of dough to form three spheres of varying sizes for each snowman—big, medium, and small. Stack them carefully, pressing gently to secure the shapes together and create the classic snowman silhouette.
Chill the Shapes: Place the shaped snowmen on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This firming step makes coating easier and helps the shapes hold during the next steps.
Melt the White Chocolate: Gently melt your white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler until smooth and glossy, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Coat the Snowmen: Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully dip the chilled snowmen into the melted white chocolate, making sure to cover each completely. Transfer them back to the parchment paper and allow the coating to set.
Decorate Your Snowmen: Use mini chocolate chips for eyes and buttons, orange candies for the carrot noses, and additional sprinkles or edible decorations for scarves, hats, or other details. Get creative and enjoy this fun decorating step!

Notes

Soften cream cheese thoroughly at room temperature for smooth mixing without lumps.
Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal after coating and chilling.
Melt and coat truffles in small batches to avoid chocolate hardening before dipping.
Refrigerate as directed to maintain shape and a clean finish.
Customize decorations using edible markers or colored icing pens for more detailed snowman faces or accessories.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 snowman truffle
Calories: 110
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: no-bake, snowman truffles, holiday treats, Christmas desserts, festive snacks, easy holiday recipe, kid-friendly, gluten-free