I just realized that my son’s school holiday party is coming up sooner than I thought—weeks ahead of Christmas—so the scramble to decide what to bring began in earnest. After testing a few ideas, my top pick is these Dairy-Free Snowman Cookie Pops. They’re quick to assemble, light, dairy-free, and perfect for classrooms where some children have dairy sensitivities. Best of all, they taste like a festive treat without upsetting my stomach, so I can enjoy a couple too.

I often feel like I’m running late when it comes to class events. Even when I know the date weeks in advance, I procrastinate and end up rushing at the last minute. This year I’m determined to be more organized and not let myself forget the Thanksgiving party—lesson learned. For the holiday party I wanted something simple to prepare, transport, and distribute to a classroom full of kids. These cookie pops fit the bill: they’re portable, individually portioned, and festive.

While I experimented with other recipes—like peanut butter reindeer cookies that I enjoyed at home—the snowman cookie pops are the safest choice for a school event. The nutty treats are lovely for adults and older kids at home, but I avoid sending anything with nuts to school to keep classmates with allergies safe. The snowmen use common candy and dairy-free chocolate, so they’re school-friendly and still adorable.

Dairy-Free Snowman Cookie Pop

Yield: 12

Dairy-Free Cookie Pop Snowmen

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
30 minutes

Total Time:
40 minutes

These snowman cookie pops are an easy, kid-friendly holiday treat made without dairy. They’re quick to prepare, attractive for parties, and easy to transport. With simple steps and a few pantry staples, you can make a dozen festive cookie pops in under an hour.

Ingredients

12 chocolate cream-filled cookies
2 cups dairy-free white chocolate
1 tbsp corn syrup
Brown or black food coloring
12 orange jelly candies or jelly beans
12 cake pop sticks
2 tbsp vegetable oil, as needed

Instructions

Open the cookies and set the halves and cream filling on a baking sheet or plate. Leave enough space to insert the pop sticks.
Melt the dairy-free white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Dip the end of a cake pop stick into the melted white chocolate, then press the stick into one cookie half about 1/2 inch deep to help it adhere.
Immediately sandwich the other cookie half on top to close the cookie around the stick. Repeat for all cookies.
Place the assembled cookie pops in the freezer for 10 minutes to help the chocolate set and the stick stay in place.
Remove the cookie pops from the freezer and dip each one in the remaining white chocolate, covering the exterior to create the snowman shape.
Return the dipped cookie pops to the freezer for another 10 minutes to solidify the coating.
Meanwhile, reserve about 1/8 cup of the melted white chocolate in a small bowl. Add 5–10 drops of brown or black food coloring and stir. Add the corn syrup and mix until the consistency is similar to icing. If the mixture is too thick for piping, add a small amount of vegetable oil and stir until smooth.
Using a piping bag fitted with a small tip, pipe two eyes and a smiling mouth onto each frozen, coated cookie pop with the colored chocolate.
Lightly dip the orange candies in a bit of white chocolate and place one between the eyes and mouth to form the carrot nose.
Freeze the cookie pops for another 10 minutes to set all decorations, then remove and let sit a minute before serving.
Enjoy your dairy-free snowman cookie pops—perfect for holiday parties and classroom treats.

For Your Further Enjoyment… Try These Additional Holiday Treats:

Mamma’s Ultimate Cheese Ball

Poinsettia Hot Cocoa Bombs

Santa Macarons

If you try these Dairy-Free Snowman Cookie Pops, consider making a few of the other holiday treats listed above for a varied dessert spread. The cookie pops are easy to customize: swap the candy nose for a tiny orange sprinkle, use different colored coatings for variety, or add festive sprinkles before the coating sets. They store well in an airtight container in a cool place for a day or two, making them convenient to prepare ahead of time for a school party or family gathering.