Mini Snowman Truffles 🎄
These adorable Mini Snowman Truffles are the perfect no-bake holiday treat! Made with vanilla sandwich cookies and dairy-free cream cheese, then dipped in white chocolate and decorated with festive scarves and faces, they're sure to bring joy to your Christmas celebrations. Adaptable for classic versions with regular cream cheese.
Equipment
- Food processor (optional)
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- Fork or Dipping Tool
Ingredients
Truffle Base
- 1 package Vanilla Sandwich Cookies (about 36 cookies, like Oreos)
- 6 ounces Dairy-Free Cream Cheese softened (or regular full-fat cream cheese for a classic version)
Decoration
- 12-16 ounces Dairy-Free White Chocolate (high-quality melting wafers work best)
- Candy Strips for scarves (such as fruit leather, sour belts, or thin ribbon candy)
- Mini Chocolate Chips or an Edible Ink Pen for eyes and buttons
- Orange Sprinkles or a tiny dab of Orange Icing for the nose
Instructions
- Crush the Cookies: Take your entire package of vanilla sandwich cookies (filling included!) and crush them into very fine crumbs. A food processor is super quick, or you can use a zip-top bag and a rolling pin. Aim for a sandy texture with no large chunks.
- Form the Dough: Transfer the cookie crumbs to a medium bowl. Add the softened dairy-free cream cheese. Mix everything thoroughly with a sturdy spatula or your clean hands until a thick, smooth dough forms that feels like Play-Doh and holds together when pinched.
- Shape Snowman Parts: Pinch off small portions of the dough. Roll them into two balls for each snowman: one slightly larger (about 1 tablespoon) for the body, and one a bit smaller (about 2 teaspoons) for the head. Roll them smoothly between your palms.
- Chill for Firmness: Place all your cookie dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pop the tray into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This chilling step is essential to make them firm and easy to dip!
- Melt White Chocolate: While your truffle balls are chilling, gently melt your dairy-free white chocolate. You can do this in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in 30-second bursts, stirring well after each, until it's completely smooth and fluid. Be careful not to overheat it!
- Dip & Stack: Remove the chilled balls from the fridge. Using a fork or dipping tool, dip a larger "body" ball completely into the melted chocolate. Let any excess drip off, then place it on a fresh piece of parchment paper. Immediately dip a smaller "head" ball and carefully place it on top of the body while the chocolate is still wet and tacky – it acts as glue! Work quickly in small batches.
- Decorate Your Pals: Before the chocolate sets, it's time for personality! Wrap a thin candy strip around the "neck" for a colorful scarf. Press mini chocolate chips onto the head for eyes and down the body for buttons. Finally, add a tiny orange sprinkle or dab of icing for that classic carrot nose.
- Allow to Set: Once all your snowmen are decorated, let them sit at room temperature (or in the fridge if your kitchen is warm) until the white chocolate coating is completely firm to the touch, usually about 30-60 minutes.
- Optional Flat Base: For extra stability, gently press the very bottom of each snowman onto a slightly warm surface for just a second to melt a tiny flat spot, creating a perfectly stable base.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per snowman):
Calories: 200
Total Carbs: 26g (Net Carbs: ~24g)
Fats: 10g
Protein: 2g Feel free to use regular full-fat cream cheese for a classic version of these truffles. For dairy-free white chocolate, high-quality melting wafers work best for a smooth coating.
Calories: 200
Total Carbs: 26g (Net Carbs: ~24g)
Fats: 10g
Protein: 2g Feel free to use regular full-fat cream cheese for a classic version of these truffles. For dairy-free white chocolate, high-quality melting wafers work best for a smooth coating.
