Introduction

No-Bake Snowman Truffles are a fun and festive treat perfect for winter celebrations. These adorable, dairy-free sweets combine creamy white chocolate with a crunchy cookie base, decorated to look like little snowmen. They’re easy to make and require no oven time, making them ideal for a quick holiday project.

The image shows several small snowman-shaped treats arranged on a white tray covered with powdered sugar, mimicking snow. Each snowman has two round white layers for the body and head, smooth and creamy in texture. They have little black dots for eyes and buttons, and smiling mouths made with black icing. Their noses are small and orange, resembling tiny carrots. Each snowman wears a bright red, sugar-coated candy scarf wrapped around its neck. The background includes small white model houses and frosted artificial pine trees on a white marbled surface, enhancing the winter theme. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

150g golden Oreo cookies (or plain / gluten-free biscuits)
60g vegan or 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: Crush the cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or blender. If you don’t have one, crush them with a rolling pin inside a sealed bag.
Step 3: Transfer the cookie crumbs to a large mixing bowl. Add the dairy-free cream cheese and mix until the mixture is sticky and holds its shape when squeezed.

Step 4: Using clean hands, form 20g of mixture into a larger ball and 7g into a smaller ball. Stack the smaller ball on top of the larger one to create the snowman shape. Repeat with remaining mixture and place all snowmen on the tray.
Step 5: Freeze the snowmen for about 20 minutes until firm.
Step 6: Melt the white chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water (bain-marie) or in the microwave.

Step 7: Dip each snowman into the melted white chocolate to coat. Use a toothpick or fork and spoon method to cover completely. Allow excess chocolate to drip off. Place coated snowmen back on the tray.
Step 8: Return the tray to the freezer for 5–10 minutes to set the chocolate coating quickly.
Step 9: Prepare decorations by coloring some leftover white chocolate black and some orange using the food gels. Transfer each color to a piping bag and snip the tip.

Step 10: Pipe orange carrot noses on the snowmen, then add black eyes, mouths, and buttons.
Step 11: Cut strawberry laces to size and wrap around the snowmen’s necks as scarves. Use melted white chocolate if needed to secure them.
Step 12: Place the decorated snowmen back into the freezer for 5 minutes to set the decorations.

Step 13: Enjoy your charming and delicious no-bake snowman truffles!

Tips & Variations

Use gluten-free biscuits to make this recipe suitable for gluten intolerances.
For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture.

If you don’t have food gel, you can use melted colored candy melts or edible markers for decorating.
Try different candy or fruit strips for scarves to personalize your snowmen.

Storage

Store snowman truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for up to a month; thaw in the fridge before serving. Reheat is not recommended as the chocolate coating may soften.

How to Serve

This image shows several small snowman-shaped sweets arranged on a white marbled surface dusted lightly with powdered sugar. Each snowman has two creamy white round layers, a larger bottom sphere and a smaller top sphere forming the head. They have small black dots for eyes and buttons, a small curved black smile, and a bright orange carrot-shaped nose. Around the neck of each snowman is a thin, bright red sugary candy strip wrapped like a scarf. The background includes blurry white decorative house shapes, adding a cozy winter feel. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular cream cheese instead of dairy-free?

Yes, regular cream cheese works well if you don’t need a dairy-free version. The texture and taste will be slightly different but still delicious.

How can I prevent the truffles from melting when coated in chocolate?

Chill the truffle balls well in the freezer before dipping, and work quickly when coating with melted chocolate. This helps the chocolate set rapidly and prevents melting.