Snowman Truffles
Snowman Truffles combine sweetened condensed milk and shredded coconut into soft coconut balls shaped as snowmen. These snowmen truffles are assembled by stacking smaller coconut balls atop larger ones, then decorated with melted white chocolate, icing for the eyes and buttons, orange accents for noses, pretzel stick arms, and candy straps as scarves. The coating of shredded coconut adds a snowy texture, and the treats are chilled or set at room temperature for a firm yet tender bite. They offer a whimsical, creamy coconut confection ideal for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Coconut truffles:
- 11.25 oz sweetened condensed milk can
- 4 cups shredded coconut plus extra for rolling, or desiccated coconut
Decorate:
- 4 oz white chocolate melted
- Icing or store-bout black icing tube, black-colored
- Icing or orange sprinkles, orange-colored
- 24 pretzels 2 inches each, thin sticks
- 12 candy straps 5 inches long and in different colors
Instructions
Make the truffles:
- Stir the coconut and sweetened condensed milk together in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
- After that, roll the mixture into about 12 larger balls and 12 smaller balls, for the snowmen's bodies and heads.
- Add some extra shredded coconut to a shallow plate, and roll each coconut ball in coconut. Set aside.
Make the snowmen:
- Add some melted white chocolate onto the larger balls and stick the smaller ball on top of it. Allow the snowmen to firm up at room temperature or in the fridge before decorating.
Decorate the snowmen:
- Using piping bags, draw with the black icing the eyes and buttons.
- Using the orange icing draw the noses, or stick an orange pretzel instead.
- Insert the pretzel sticks into the snowmen to make arms and gently wrap the snowmen's necks with the candy straps.
- Store the snowmen truffles in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Store the truffles in an airtight container; they keep 1-2 days at room temperature or up to 1 week refrigerated.
- Rolling the balls in additional shredded coconut helps keep them from sticking and enhances the snowy appearance.
- Allow the assembled snowmen to firm up completely before decorating to ensure they hold together well.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 snowman truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 198mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.