No-Bake Red Velvet Snowball Truffles
Delight in these rich, no-bake red velvet snowball truffles that combine creamy cream cheese and velvety cocoa for a perfect holiday treat. Easy to make and irresistibly festive, they’re perfect for sharing or gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine red velvet cake mix, oil, and water until a thick batter forms.
- Add softened cream cheese and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar gradually until the mixture becomes firm enough to shape.
- Optional: Melt white chocolate chips and mix into batter for extra creaminess.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Combine remaining powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a shallow dish.
- Roll each ball in the powdered sugar and cocoa mixture to coat completely.
- Refrigerate the truffles for at least 1 hour before serving to allow them to set.
Notes
For a festive touch, sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy or drizzle melted white chocolate on top before chilling.