Introduction

These No-Bake Snowman Truffles are a delightful and festive treat perfect for winter celebrations. Made with creamy dairy-free white chocolate and crunchy cookie crumbs, they’re easy to prepare and adorable to look at. No oven needed—just a little chilling and decorating.

The image shows small snowman-shaped treats arranged in rows on a white marbled surface dusted with powdered sugar, mimicking snow. Each snowman has two round layers: a smaller top layer for the head and a larger bottom layer for the body, all coated in smooth white chocolate. They wear bright red candy scarves wrapped around their necks, textured like sugar-coated strips. The facial features and buttons are made of small black dots for eyes and buttons, with orange carrot-like noses and smiling black mouths. Behind the snowmen, there are white decorative houses and green frosted pine branches, enhancing the festive winter scene. 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 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 an electric mixer.
Step 3: Pour the cookie crumbs into a large bowl, then add the dairy-free cream cheese. Mix together until fully combined and sticky enough to hold shape when rolled.

Step 4: Weigh out 20g of the mixture and roll into a ball for the snowman’s body, then roll 7g into a smaller ball for the head. Place the smaller ball on top of the larger one. Repeat for all truffles and place them on the lined tray.
Step 5: Freeze the snowmen for about 20 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
Step 6: Melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water (bain-marie) or microwave until fully melted.

Step 7: Remove the truffles from the freezer and dip them into the melted white chocolate to coat. Use a toothpick or balance on a fork and spoon chocolate over. Let excess drip off and repeat for a thicker coating if desired.
Step 8: Place the coated truffles back on the lined tray and return to the freezer for 5–10 minutes to set.
Step 9: Prepare decorations by coloring some leftover white chocolate black and orange with food gel, then transfer each color into a piping bag with a small tip.

Step 10: Pipe an orange carrot nose, then black eyes, mouth, and buttons onto each snowman.
Step 11: Cut strawberry laces to size and wrap around the snowmen’s necks as scarves. Use melted white chocolate to secure if needed.
Step 12: Return the decorated truffles to the freezer for 5 minutes to set decorations.

Step 13: Serve and enjoy your charming no-bake snowman truffles!

Tips & Variations

If you can’t find golden Oreos, plain or gluten-free biscuits work equally well for the base.
Use candy melts or regular chocolate if dairy-free options aren’t needed.

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract to the truffle mixture.
If you don’t have food gel, use melted colored candy melts or edible markers for detailing.

Storage

Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed container for up to one month. When ready to serve, thaw in the fridge for 30 minutes. Reheating is not recommended as it may affect texture.

How to Serve

The image shows small snowman truffles placed on a white marbled surface dusted with powdered sugar. Each truffle consists of two round layers: a smaller, smooth white ball for the head on top of a slightly larger white ball for the body. The snowmen have small black eyes and smiling mouths, and an orange carrot-shaped nose. Around the neck of each snowman is a red sugary strip acting as a scarf. In the lower part of the image, a woman's hand is holding one snowman truffle with a bite taken out, revealing a soft, beige filling inside. The texture of the truffle coating is smooth and glossy, while the filling is crumbly. In the background, there are faint white decorations hinting at a winter theme. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these truffles without a food processor?

Yes, you can place the cookies in a plastic bag and crush them finely with a rolling pin to achieve the crumb texture.

What can I use if I don’t have vegan cream cheese?

You can substitute with regular cream cheese or use a soft nut-based cream cheese alternative if you prefer a dairy-free option.