Cute snowman dessert

If you're looking for a different Christmas project, these snowmen are so fun! They're great for a hot Australian Christmas too, because you don't need to turn on the oven. Crunchy on the outside with a soft truffle-like centre, they're too cute to eat but too delicious to resist.

 

The crackle mixture will be very wet and runny, this is right! The final result will have a soft, truffle-like texture, so don't be tempted to add more rice bubbles. Place the runny mixture in the the fridge and it will firm up so you're able to scoop it. Copha is important for this step, as it gives the right texture for scooping and rolling, and it has a great melt-in-your-mouth texture when you eat it.

 

Stirring the crackle mixture every 15 minutes helps it to firm up evenly. It's also good to check the mixture so you can take it out of the fridge when it's just firm enough to scoop and hold its shape.

 

Let it sit out at room temperature for 15 minutes to warm up.

 

The white chocolate melts and writing icing are available in the baking aisle of the supermarket, and find the chocolates, jelly beans and M&M's from the sweets aisle.

 

Adding Copha to the white chocolate melts makes the mixture runny and keeps it at a good dipping consistency for longer. This makes it easier to coat your crackles and decorations, as the excess runs off easily and you won’t need to reheat the mixture as often.

 

Remelt the chocolate by microwaving it in 30 second intervals and stirring.

 

Allow the chocolate to cool slightly before using it as glue. Place and hold candy features for 3-5 seconds to let the chocolate harden. Decorating the crackle balls while they're still cool from the fridge will also help the chocolate to set faster.

 

 

Check out more no-bake sweet treats that would be fun to make with the kids during the holidays. 

 

This traditional recipe is a Christmas staple. This recipe is great to use up any leftover rice bubbles, plus you can freeze it or store it in the fridge for up to two weeks.