Introduction

Create adorable no-bake snowman truffles that are fun to make and delicious to eat. These festive treats combine creamy vegan white chocolate and crunchy cookies, perfect for winter celebrations or a sweet gift.

The image shows nine small snowman-shaped treats arranged closely on a white marbled surface dusted with powdered sugar. Each snowman has two rounded white chocolate-like layers forming the body and head. Their eyes and buttons are made of small black dots, while their noses are tiny orange cones. Around their necks are red candy strips shaped like scarves, some crossing the snowmen's bodies. In the background, there are white decorative houses and small green frosted pine trees, adding to a winter holiday scene. The photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

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 or candy pencils (for the scarf)

Instructions

Step 1: Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and set aside.
Step 2: Place the cookies in a food processor or blender and process until crumb-like. Alternatively, crush them with a rolling pin if you don’t have an electric mixer.
Step 3: Transfer the cookie crumbs to a large mixing bowl. Add the dairy-free cream cheese and mix until fully combined. The mixture should be sticky and hold together when formed into balls.
Step 4: Using clean hands, weigh out 20g of the 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 form a snowman shape. Repeat for the remaining mixture and place all snowmen on the lined tray.
Step 5: Freeze the tray for about 20 minutes, or until the snowmen are firm to the touch.
Step 6: While the truffles chill, melt the white chocolate gently using a bain-marie or microwave until smooth.
Step 7: Remove the snowmen from the freezer. Dunk each truffle into the melted white chocolate using a toothpick or balance on a fork and spoon the chocolate over. Let excess drip off. For a thicker coating, repeat as desired. Place coated truffles back on the tray.
Step 8: Return the tray to the freezer for 5–10 minutes until the chocolate coating is set.
Step 9: Prepare decorations by coloring some leftover white chocolate with black and orange food gel. Transfer each into a piping bag and snip off the tip.
Step 10: Pipe an orange carrot nose, then add black eyes, a mouth, and buttons onto the snowmen.
Step 11: Cut strawberry laces to size and wrap them around the snowmen’s necks as scarves. Use melted white chocolate to help secure if needed.
Step 12: Place the decorated truffles back in the freezer for 5 minutes to set the decorations.
Step 13: Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to enjoy.

Tips & Variations

Use gluten-free biscuits to make this recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
Swap strawberry laces for small ribbons or fondant strips if preferred.
If you don’t have food gel, colored icing or edible markers can work for decorating details.
Allow the truffles to come to room temperature a few minutes before serving for a creamier bite.

Storage

Store snowman truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To keep the chocolate coating crisp, avoid leaving them at room temperature for long. Reheat briefly at room temperature before serving if the truffles are too firm.

How to Serve

The image shows a group of small snowman-shaped treats, each made of two round, white layers stacked to form the body and head, with a smooth, creamy texture. Each snowman has two small black dots for eyes, a small orange cone-shaped nose, a smiling black mouth, and three black buttons down the front of the body. Around the neck, there is a thin, bright red candy strip acting as a scarf, wrapped and waving slightly on each figure. The snowmen are placed on a white marbled surface dusted with white powder resembling snow. In the background, there are white decorative houses and green pine tree shapes that add a festive, wintery setting. 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, you can substitute regular cream cheese if you’re not restricted by dairy; the texture and taste may be slightly different but still delicious.

How do I prevent the white chocolate from seizing when melting?

Use gentle heat when melting the chocolate, either a bain-marie or short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently. Ensure no water gets into the chocolate, as moisture can cause it to seize.