Snowman Truffles Recipe – No Bake!

Snowman Truffles are sweet treats that are easy to make with just a few ingredients. This no-bake recipe can be finished and on the dessert table in minutes. They taste like Bounty Bars or Mounds Bars without the chocolate coating, and it is a fun treat to make with the kids this holiday season. These coconut treats will be the hit of any holiday party because they are so much fun and taste delicious. It is a great project to start a new family tradition, also, try our easy Christmas Cheese Board and Brownie Pops.

There are many different theories on who made the first Christmas cookies. In Medieval Europe, recipes have been found for a type of decorated cookie made on Christmas day. Then, in 1596, a cookbook written by Thomas Dawson made his version of holiday cookies. In the 1500s, Dutch immigrants in Pennsylvania started making their own Christmas cookies. Also, in the early 1800s, Dutch children in Pennsylvania made large cookie shapes for window decorations. 

Ingredients needed:

• Finely shredded coconut: You want shredded coconut or desiccated coconut. The flakes are too big to get the right consistency.
• Sweetened condensed milk: You can use regular or dairy-free, but it has to be condensed milk, not evaporated milk, for the thickness.

To decorate

• White chocolate or white candy melts: Chocolate chips or almond bark will also work here. 
• Orange-colored icing: For making the snowman’s nose.
• Black-colored icing: For the eyes and buttons.
• Thin pretzel sticks: About two inches long to make the arms.
• Red candy straps: About five inches long for the scarf. You can use any color you like.

How to make snowman truffles from scratch?

1. Mix it up: First, add sweetened condensed milk and coconut to a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. 
2. Roll it up: Now, roll the dough into 12 large balls for the bodies and 12 small balls for the heads. Then, roll them in extra coconut and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper.
3. Assemble and chill: Next, dab some melted white chocolate onto a smaller ball and stick it to the larger ball. Repeat until you have used all the balls. Let them chill for 30 minutes to an hour. 
4. To decorate: Use piping bags or toothpicks to draw the black icing on the snowmen to make eyes and buttons. Do the same with the orange icing on the snowmen to make noses.

Frequently asked questions

How do I melt the chocolate?

If you have the package, melt almond bark according to the package directions. If not, the easiest way to melt chocolate is in the microwave. Just heat it in 30-second increments until it is completely smooth. You could also melt chocolate in a double boiler on low, stirring frequently as it melts so it does not burn.

Is coconut healthy?

Actually, coconuts are considered to be a superfood because they have so many health benefits like vitamin C, vitamin B, and iron. The meat from coconuts is also high in fiber, low in saturated fat, and helps control blood sugar. However, if you get sweetened shredded coconut, you will have more sugar and carbohydrates to worry about. 

What is the difference between shredded and flaked coconut?

Shredded coconut, also known as desiccated coconut, is made from thin strands of coconut and looks like finely shredded cheese. This is good for adding just a touch of coconut flavor to a recipe or used to decorate as in this snowman truffles recipe. Flaked coconut are large thin pieces of coconut with lots of flavor and texture.

How to store leftovers:

• Store: Save snowmen truffles in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature and a week in the fridge. 
• Freeze: If you cannot eat them in a few days, go ahead and wrap them in plastic and freeze your snowman truffles for up to a month. Remove the pretzel sticks first or they will soften. 
• Thaw: Remember to thaw these overnight for the best texture and flavor. 

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