Coconut Snowball Truffles

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If Christmas had a flavor, I’m convinced it would taste exactly like these Coconut Snowball Truffles creamy, sweet, and totally irresistible.
They’re soft and smooth on the inside, rolled in fluffy coconut so they look like tiny snowballs fresh from the North Pole. Perfect for dessert trays, Christmas gift boxes, or sneaky midnight treats (no judgment here). The best part? No baking, no stress, and only a handful of ingredients. You can whip up a batch in under an hour, and they’ll look like you spent all afternoon making them.

Quick Look

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Chill Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Makes: About 24 truffles

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 5 cups (600 g) powdered sugar
  • ½ cup (60 g) chopped almonds
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (160 g) shredded coconut

What You’ll Need

You don’t need fancy tools just the basics:

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking tray lined with parchment
  • Measuring cups & spoons

How To Make Them

  1. Mix the base: Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until it’s smooth and creamy.
  2. Add sweetness: Slowly add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until everything is silky and sweet.
  3. Flavor & texture: Stir in the vanilla and chopped almonds. The almonds add just the right little crunch.
  4. Chill it down: Pop the bowl into the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up the mixture this makes rolling so much easier!
  5. Shape the snowballs: Roll into 1-inch balls, then coat each one generously in shredded coconut until they look like tiny snowdrifts.
  6. Set & store: Place them on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until firm. Keep in an airtight container for up to a week.

Tips & Tricks

  • Lightly toast the coconut for a golden, nutty twist.
  • Add a whole almond in the center for a “snowball surprise.”
  • Try coconut or almond extract instead of vanilla for extra flavor.
  • Wrap them in mini cupcake liners for a sweet homemade gift idea!

Nutrition

CaloriesProteinCarbsFatSugar
1302 g18 g6 g17 g