Introduction

Mini Snowman Truffles are a delightful and festive treat perfect for winter gatherings or holiday celebrations. These bite-sized snowmen combine creamy sweetness with playful decorations, making them as fun to make as they are to eat.

The image shows a group of six small snowman-shaped treats on a white plate. Each snowman has two round white layers, the bottom one being slightly bigger, covered in smooth white icing. Their faces have two round black eyes and a small orange carrot-shaped nose in the middle, with a curved line of tiny black dots for a smiling mouth. The top part has crushed white bits and light brown crumbs resembling snow on their heads. Around their necks are bright red, textured scarves tied neatly with visible folds and fringes. On the bottom layer, two small black buttons are placed vertically, giving detail to their bodies. The plate rests on a white marbled surface that adds a simple and clean background. 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 Sprinkle or Icing (for the nose)

Instructions

Step 1: Create the “Snow” Dough by pulsing the entire package of Vanilla Oreos (including filling) in a food processor until you have fine, sand-like crumbs. If you don’t have a processor, place cookies in a zip-top bag, remove the air, and crush with a rolling pin until fine.
Step 2: Transfer the Oreo crumbs to a medium bowl. Add the softened dairy-free cream cheese and mix thoroughly with a spatula or clean hands until it forms a smooth, thick dough that holds together like Play-Doh.
Step 3: Roll the dough into small balls: about 1 tablespoon for the body and 2 teaspoons for the head. Smooth each ball between your palms. If sticky, chill for 15 minutes; if cracking, add a tiny splash of non-dairy milk.
Step 4: Place all dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Step 5: Melt the dairy-free white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Add a teaspoon of coconut oil if needed to thin.
Step 6: Dip each larger body ball completely into the melted chocolate and let excess drip off on fresh parchment. Immediately dip the smaller head ball and set it on top of the body while the chocolate is still tacky to glue them together.
Step 7: Decorate quickly before the coating sets: wrap a candy strip around the neck as a scarf, press mini chocolate chips for eyes and buttons, and add an orange sprinkle or dab of orange icing for the carrot nose.
Step 8: Let the snowmen set at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate is firm, about 30-60 minutes.
Step 9: For stability, gently press the bottoms on a warm pan for a second to create a flat base if needed.

Tips & Variations

If you can’t find vanilla Oreos, use classic chocolate Oreos for a chocolate snowman variation.
Regular cream cheese works well if you don’t need dairy-free options.
Use edible ink pens for detailed faces if mini chocolate chips are hard to place.
Try different candy types for scarves to customize flavor and appearance.

Storage

Store your Mini Snowman Truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Let them sit at room temperature a few minutes before serving for the best texture. Avoid freezing, as it may affect the coating texture.

How to Serve

The image shows small snowman-shaped treats made of two round layers stacked to form the body and head, covered in smooth white icing. Each snowman has two small black dots for eyes and three small black dots on the body as buttons. They have small orange carrot-shaped noses and smiling mouths made of tiny black dots. On top of the head, there are white and light brown crunchy sprinkles that look like snow or ice. Around each snowman's neck is a red scarf with white and black patterns. The snowmen are placed closely together on a white plate with a slight pattern on the edge, set against a white marbled surface. 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, you can prepare and decorate the snowmen a day in advance. Keep them refrigerated in an airtight container until serving.

What can I substitute for dairy-free white chocolate?

Regular white chocolate, almond bark, or candy melts work well as substitutes. Just ensure they melt smoothly for easy dipping.