No-Bake Snowman Truffles Recipe

Introduction

No-bake snowman truffles are a delightful and festive treat perfect for winter celebrations. These coconut-based sweets come together easily without any baking, making them fun and accessible for all skill levels. Decorated to look like charming snowmen, they add a playful touch to your holiday table.

Ingredients

• 320g (11.25 oz) dairy-free sweetened condensed milk (1 regular can)
• 4 cups (320g) fine shredded coconut / desiccated coconut, plus extra for rolling
• 3 tablespoons vegan white chocolate or white candy melts, melted
• 3 tablespoons black-colored icing
• 2 tablespoons orange-colored icing
• 24 thin pretzel sticks, 2 inches (5 cm) each
• 12 red candy straps, 5 inches (13 cm) each

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut and dairy-free sweetened condensed milk. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or hand mixer until well incorporated.
2. Step 2: Divide the mixture into approximately 12 larger balls and 12 smaller balls, forming the snowmen’s bodies and heads. Roll each ball in the extra shredded coconut to coat.
3. Step 3: Pair each larger ball with a smaller ball. Use a dab of melted white chocolate on the larger ball and attach the smaller ball on top to form the snowman. Let them firm up at room temperature or refrigerate.
4. Step 4: Decorate the snowmen using piping bags or toothpicks: draw eyes and buttons with black icing, and noses with orange icing.
5. Step 5: Insert pretzel sticks into each side of the snowmen as arms. Wrap a red candy strap around each snowman’s neck as a scarf, using melted white chocolate to secure items if needed.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the coconut mixture before rolling the balls.
• If vegan white chocolate is unavailable, use any white candy melts or skip and use coconut cream for sticking parts together.
• Try different colored icings or edible markers for unique facial expressions and decorations.

Storage

Store the snowman truffles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month. Note that the pretzel sticks may soften over time, so add them just before serving if preferred.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these truffles without dairy-free condensed milk?

You can substitute with regular sweetened condensed milk if you don’t require a dairy-free version. The texture and sweetness should remain similar.

How do I keep the snowmen decorations from melting?

Let the truffles firm up properly before decorating and avoid storing in warm areas. Using melted chocolate to attach decorations helps them stay secure.

No-Bake Snowman Truffles Recipe

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These delightful No-Bake Snowman Truffles are a festive and easy-to-make holiday treat. Made with dairy-free sweetened condensed milk and shredded coconut, these sweet coconut snowmen are creamy, chewy, and beautifully decorated with vegan white chocolate, colorful icing, pretzel stick arms, and candy scarves. Perfect for winter celebrations or as a charming edible gift, these truffles require no baking and can be prepared quickly with simple ingredients.

• Author: Isla
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 12 snowmen 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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Coconut Snowmen Truffles

• 320g (11.25 oz) dairy-free sweetened condensed milk (1 regular can)
• 4 cups (320g) fine shredded coconut / desiccated coconut, plus extra for rolling

To Decorate

• 3 tablespoons vegan white chocolate or white candy melts, melted (as needed)
• 3 tablespoons black-colored icing (as needed)
• 2 tablespoons orange-colored icing (as needed)
• 24 thin pretzel sticks, 2 inches (5 cm) each
• 12 red candy straps, 5 inches (13 cm) each

Instructions

1. Combine the Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded coconut and dairy-free sweetened condensed milk. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or hand mixer until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
2. Shape the Snowmen: Divide the coconut mixture into approximately 12 larger balls for the snowmen bodies and 12 smaller balls for the heads. Carefully roll each ball in extra shredded coconut to coat them evenly.
3. Assemble: Pair each large coconut ball with a smaller one. Use a dab of melted white chocolate on the larger ball to stick the smaller ball on top, forming the snowman shape. Let these firm up at room temperature or in the fridge until stable.
4. Decorate Faces and Buttons: Using piping bags or toothpicks, apply black icing to create eyes and buttons on each snowman. Use orange-colored icing to pipe small noses.
5. Add Accessories: Insert the pretzel sticks into the sides of the snowmen to serve as arms. Wrap red candy straps around the necks to mimic scarves. If needed, secure the pretzels and candy scarves with a bit of melted white chocolate.
6. Storage: Store your completed snowmen truffles in an airtight container. They can be kept at room temperature for 1 day, refrigerated for up to 1 week, or frozen for up to 1 month. Note that pretzel sticks may soften over time.

Notes

• Use dairy-free sweetened condensed milk to keep the truffles vegan and dairy-free.
• Fine shredded or desiccated coconut works best for smooth texture and easy shaping.
• You can substitute white candy melts for vegan white chocolate for easier melting.
• The icing colors can be purchased premade or made at home with food coloring and royal icing.
• The pretzel sticks may lose their crunch over time, especially if stored in the fridge or freezer.

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