Christmas Snowmen Truffles

Nothing says “holiday magic” like edible snowmen that are almost too cute to eat—but trust me, you’ll still want to devour them! These Christmas Snowmen Truffles are the perfect bite-sized treats that scream winter wonderland vibes.

They’re sweet, fun, and a total conversation starter at any holiday gathering. Plus, they’re surprisingly easy to make, so you can have your festive dessert and eat it too.

Ingredients

Vanilla Cake Mix + Ingredients: This is the base for our truffles—a simple, sweet canvas to get things rolling.
Vanilla Frosting: Acts as the glue that holds the cake crumbs together for those perfect truffle shapes.
Black Food Icing: Adds personality to the snowmen with eyes and buttons—because who wants faceless snowmen?
White Chocolate Melting Chips: These give the truffles their smooth, snow-like coating.
Shredded Coconut: The “snow” that makes your snowmen look freshly rolled out of a winter blizzard.
Sour Rope Candy: A colorful scarf to bring your snowmen to life with a festive touch.

Why These Ingredients Work

The vanilla cake and frosting combo creates a moist, flavorful truffle base that holds its shape beautifully. White chocolate is a smooth, sweet coating that pairs perfectly with the coconut for a wintry look and texture. Black icing is easy to work with and provides sharp, defined details for the snowmen’s faces and buttons. And of course, the sour candy ropes? They’re both adorable and a little zippy—perfect for balancing all that sweetness.

How to Make Christmas Snowmen Truffles

Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to the package instructions and bake it in a round pan for 25–30 minutes. Once the cake is baked, let it cool completely—no shortcuts here, or you’ll have a crumbly mess.

Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl and mix it with ¼ cup of vanilla frosting until it holds together when pressed. Roll the mixture into 20 balls—10 slightly larger ones for the bodies and 10 smaller ones for the heads. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage, then roll them immediately in the shredded coconut for that snowy effect. Stack one smaller ball on top of each larger ball, using a bit of white chocolate or frosting to help them stick.

Gently press to secure. Wrap a sour rope candy around where the two balls meet to create a scarf, and use the black food icing to add eyes and buttons to your snowmen. Let the truffles set until the chocolate hardens, then serve and watch the smiles roll in!

Every year around the holidays, my kitchen turns into a mini winter wonderland. It’s not just about cooking—it’s the laughter, the mess, and the memories we create while making treats like these Christmas Snowmen Truffles. One year, my youngest decided that every snowman had to have a “unique personality.” We had snowmen with crooked scarves, one with a missing button (“He’s modern, Mommy!”), and another that mysteriously ended up missing its head before it made it to the platter.

Those little truffles became the highlight of our Christmas party that year. Guests couldn’t stop talking about them—whether it was the taste, the creativity, or the fact that the snowmen had a “backstory,” courtesy of my kids.

FAQs

How far in advance can I make these? You can make these truffles up to 3 days ahead and store them in an airtight container in the fridge.
What if I don’t like coconut? You can skip it! Use white sprinkles or just stick to the plain white chocolate coating for a different snowy look.
Can I use homemade cake instead of a mix? Absolutely! Just make sure your cake isn’t too moist, or it’ll be tricky to roll into balls.

Fun Places to Serve This Holiday Treat

Take these truffles to a holiday party, gift them to neighbors in a cute tin, or serve them at a cookie exchange for something a little different. They also make a festive dessert for Christmas Eve dinner or a fun treat to enjoy while watching holiday movies with the fam.

How to Store Leftovers

Store your snowmen truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. If stacking them, place a layer of parchment paper between them to avoid smushing the details.

Tips for Making This Recipe with Kids

Kids will LOVE helping with this recipe! Let them crumble the cake—it’s messy, but they’ll have a blast. Older kids can help with decorating the snowmen’s faces and scarves—it’s like crafting, but tastier!

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe is as festive as it gets while being super approachable. The combination of textures—the soft, cake-y interior, smooth chocolate coating, and flaky coconut—makes each bite irresistible. Plus, they’re ridiculously cute! Whether you’re gifting, serving, or just snacking, these Christmas Snowmen Truffles are guaranteed to spread holiday cheer.

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