1. In a microwave-safe bowl, gently melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring well between each, until smooth and glossy. This usually takes about 1 to 1½ minutes total. Avoid overheating to prevent seizing.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, shredded coconut (if using), and vanilla extract. Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and melted chocolate. Mix thoroughly until you get a sticky but moldable dough. The texture should hold together when pressed—you can test by squeezing a small amount in your hand.
3. Using your hands, roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter. This recipe should yield roughly 15 to 20 truffles depending on size.
4. On a clean surface, lay out the mini marshmallows. To assemble each snowman, stack two marshmallows vertically and gently press to adhere. Use a dab of melted chocolate as “glue” if needed.
5. Attach the truffle balls to the bottom marshmallow with a small dab of melted chocolate, forming the snowman’s body.
6. Decorate each snowman with mini chocolate chips for eyes and buttons. For the nose, place a tiny dot of orange sanding sugar or a small piece of orange candy on the marshmallow head. Use a toothpick dipped in melted chocolate for drawing arms or smiles if you like.
7. For a snowy finish, you can optionally dip each truffle body in melted white chocolate and let them set on parchment paper. This extra step adds a festive touch, but it’s perfectly fine to skip it on busy days.
8. Place the completed snowmen in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to firm up before serving.

Back in my college days, I loved hosting those Wednesday dinners where simple, no-fuss recipes like these truffles were a hit. The hands-on assembly was a crowd-pleaser, and the fact that no oven was required made cleanup a breeze. It’s a great way to bring people together without the stress.