Introduction

Mini Snowman Truffles are adorable, bite-sized treats perfect for winter celebrations. Made from crushed vanilla Oreos and cream cheese, then coated in white chocolate and decorated with candy, these snowy delights are as fun to make as they are to eat.

A group of six snowman-shaped treats sit closely on a round white plate with detailed edges, placed on a white marbled textured surface. Each snowman has two round white chocolate-coated layers stacked, the bottom larger than the top, forming the body and head. Their faces have small round black chocolate eyes and a mouth made of tiny black dots. The nose is a small orange triangular candy. Each snowman wears a red scarf with a textured pattern wrapped around their neck. The top of each head is decorated with small white and orange sprinkles, adding texture. The overall look is smooth, glossy, and festive, capturing a cozy winter feeling. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 package (about 36 cookies) Vanilla Oreos
170g (6 oz) Dairy-Free Cream Cheese, softened
Dairy-Free White Chocolate (for coating)
Candy Scarves (fruit strips, sour belts, or ribbon candy)
Mini Chocolate Chips or Edible Ink Pens (for eyes and buttons)
Orange Sprinkles or Icing (for the nose)

Instructions

Step 1: Crush the entire package of Vanilla Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor. If you don’t have one, place cookies in a sealed bag and crush them with a rolling pin until sand-like.
Step 2: Transfer the crumbs to a mixing bowl and add softened cream cheese. Mix with a spatula or your hands until combined into a smooth, dough-like consistency.
Step 3: Roll the dough into small balls: one larger (about 1 tablespoon) for the body and one smaller (about 2 teaspoons) for the head per snowman.
Step 4: Place the dough balls on parchment paper and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Step 5: Melt the dairy-free white chocolate in 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring between each until smooth. Add a teaspoon of coconut oil if it’s too thick.
Step 6: Dip the larger ball fully in the melted chocolate, let excess drip off, then place on parchment. Immediately dip the smaller ball and position it on top while the coating is still wet to act as glue.
Step 7: Before the chocolate sets, wrap a candy strip around the neck as a scarf, press mini chocolate chips onto the head and body for eyes and buttons, and add an orange sprinkle or icing for the carrot nose.
Step 8: Let the snowmen set at room temperature or in the fridge until the coating is firm, about 30–60 minutes.
Step 9: (Optional) To create a flat base, quickly press the bottom of each snowman onto a warm pan for a second to stabilize them.

Tips & Variations

If you can’t find vanilla Oreos, use classic chocolate Oreos for a rich twist on the snowmen.
Use regular cream cheese instead of dairy-free if you do not have dietary restrictions.
Substitute candy scarves with any colorful, pliable candy you like, such as sour belts or ribbon candy.
For precise facial details, edible ink pens are easier to manage than chocolate chips.
If dough is sticky, chill it before rolling; if it cracks, add a splash of non-dairy milk to fix it.

Storage

Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Allow them to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture. Leftovers can be frozen for up to one month; thaw overnight in the fridge before enjoying.

How to Serve

The image shows several small snowman-shaped treats arranged on a white plate. Each snowman has two white rounded layers, the top smaller and the bottom larger, both coated in smooth white chocolate. The snowmen have small black round eyes and a dotted smile made of dark chocolate, and a small orange triangular nose resembling a carrot. They wear red scarves wrapped around the neck area with fine texture details. The heads of the snowmen are topped with small white crunchy bits resembling snow or crushed candy. The plate is set on a white marbled surface and the photo is close-up with a soft blurred background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these truffles ahead of time?

Yes, these truffles can be made a few days in advance and stored in the fridge. Just keep them covered to prevent drying out.

What if I don’t have dairy-free white chocolate?

You can use regular white chocolate, almond bark, or candy melts as alternatives. Just choose one that melts smoothly for easy dipping.

Mini Snowman Truffles Recipe

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Mini Snowman Truffles are adorable, festive treats made by combining vanilla Oreo crumbs and dairy-free cream cheese to create a pliable dough, which is then shaped into snowmen and dipped in dairy-free white chocolate. Decorated with candy scarves, mini chocolate chips, and orange sprinkles, these truffles are perfect for holiday celebrations and fun to make with kids.

Author: Isabella
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: Approximately 18 snowmen (36 truffle balls total) 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

Snowman Base

1 package (about 36 cookies) Vanilla Oreos
170g (6 oz) Dairy-Free Cream Cheese, softened

Coating and Decorations

Dairy-Free White Chocolate (for coating; melting wafers recommended)
Candy Scarves (fruit strips, sour belts, or ribbon candy)
Mini Chocolate Chips or Edible Ink Pens (for eyes and buttons)
Orange Sprinkles or Orange Icing (for the nose)

Instructions

Create the “Snow” Dough: Place the entire package of Vanilla Oreos, including the filling, into a food processor and pulse until finely crumbed. If you don’t have a food processor, crush the cookies in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin until you have a fine, sand-like texture.
Bring the Dough to Life: Transfer the cookie crumbs into a medium mixing bowl. Add the softened dairy-free cream cheese and mix thoroughly using a spatula or your hands until the mixture forms a smooth, pliable dough that holds together like Play-Doh.
Roll, Roll, Roll Your Snowmen: Pinch off dough portions and roll them into balls to create each snowman: one larger ball (about 1 tablespoon) for the body and one smaller ball (about 2 teaspoons) for the head. If the dough is sticky, chill for 15 minutes; if dry, add a splash of non-dairy milk.
The All-Important Chill Session: Arrange all body and head balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up for easier dipping.
Melt the “Snow” Coating: While chilling, melt the dairy-free white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between bursts until smooth. Add a teaspoon of coconut oil if needed to thin the chocolate.
The Great Dip & Stack: Dip the larger body ball completely in melted white chocolate, let excess drip off, and place on parchment. Immediately dip the smaller head ball and place it atop the body while the chocolate is still wet to act as glue. Use a toothpick for support if needed.
Accessorize Your Snow Pals: Before chocolate sets, wrap a candy scarf around the snowman’s neck, press mini chocolate chips on the face and body for eyes and buttons, and add an orange sprinkle or small dot of orange icing for the carrot nose.
Let Them Set: Allow the decorated snowmen to set at room temperature or in the fridge until the coating is completely firm, about 30 to 60 minutes.
The Optional Flat-Base Trick: To stabilize wobbly snowmen, briefly press the bottom onto a warm pan to create a flat base but act quickly to prevent melting too much.

Notes

You can substitute regular cream cheese for dairy-free if no dietary restrictions apply.
If vanilla Oreos aren’t available, classic chocolate Oreos work well, resulting in chocolate snowmen.
Use edible ink pens for precise facial details if desired, especially good for children.
Adding a teaspoon of coconut oil to the white chocolate helps thin it and makes dipping easier.
Keep your hands clean and work quickly during decoration to prevent the coating from hardening prematurely.
Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent the snowmen from falling apart when dipped.

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