These adorable Coconut Snowmen Truffles are the perfect festive treat for the holiday season! Made with just a few ingredients, these dairy-free coconut truffles are shaped into cute snowmen and decorated with icing, pretzels, and candy. The coconut adds a delightful tropical flavor and texture, while the decorations bring these snowmen to life. These truffles are fun to make, look great on a dessert table, and will be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Why You’ll Love This: You’ll love these truffles for their sweet, coconut flavor and the festive fun of making and decorating snowmen. The coconut pairs wonderfully with the sweetened condensed milk, making for a rich and chewy texture. The process of creating and decorating each snowman is not only simple but also a great holiday activity to do with family and friends.
Perfect Occasion: These coconut snowmen truffles are perfect for winter holidays like Christmas and New Year’s Eve. They make a great homemade gift, party favor, or festive addition to your holiday dessert spread. They're also a fun treat to make with kids, as they can help shape and decorate the snowmen.
Decoration Tips: To give your snowmen extra character, you can use mini chocolate chips for eyes, tiny candy pieces for buttons, or even edible glitter to make them sparkle. Use your creativity to decorate each snowman uniquely, adding personality to your sweet creations!
Recipe:
For the Coconut Snowmen Truffles:
- 320g (11.25 oz) dairy-free sweetened condensed milk (1 regular can)
- 4 cups (320g) fine shredded or desiccated coconut, plus extra for rolling
For Decorating:
- 3 tbsp vegan white chocolate or white candy melts, melted
- 3 tbsp black-colored icing
- 2 tbsp orange-colored icing
- 24 thin pretzel sticks (about 2 inches / 5 cm each)
- 12 red candy straps (about 5 inches / 13 cm each)
Instructions:
- Make the Snowmen Truffles:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Stir with a wooden spoon or hand mixer until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
- Divide the mixture into 12 larger portions (for the snowmen bodies) and 12 smaller portions (for the snowmen heads). Roll each portion into a ball, using your hands to shape them.
- Roll the coconut balls in extra shredded coconut to fully coat them.
- Pair each larger ball with a smaller one to form the body and head of each snowman. Dab a little melted white chocolate on top of the larger ball and stick the smaller ball on top. Let the snowmen firm up at room temperature or refrigerate for about 10-15 minutes.
- Decorate the Snowmen:
- Use black-colored icing to pipe or draw eyes and buttons on each snowman. Use orange-colored icing to draw a small nose.
- Insert pretzel sticks into the sides of the larger balls to create the snowmen’s arms.
- Wrap a red candy strap around each snowman's neck to make a scarf. If needed, use melted white chocolate to help the scarf stay in place.
- Let the Snowmen Set:
- Allow the decorated snowmen truffles to firm up in the fridge for 20-30 minutes, or until the decorations have set.
- Storing the Truffles:
- Store the 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 the pretzel arms may soften over time.
Enjoy!