🛒 Ingredients (Simple & Festive)
2 (12 oz) bags white chocolate chips (24 oz total—use high-quality for best melt)
1 cup slivered almonds (toasted for extra flavor!)
1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
1½ cups Rice Krispies cereal (or any crispy rice cereal)
💡 Pro tip: Toast the almonds at 350°F for 6–8 minutes—cool before using. It deepens their flavor and adds crunch!
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Melt the Chocolate (Slow Cooker Magic!)
Add both bags of white chocolate chips to a clean, dry slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 30 minutes.
Stir gently, then cover and cook 15–20 more minutes until smooth and fully melted.
→ Don’t rush with HIGH heat—white chocolate burns easily!
Step 2: Fold in the Good Stuff
Remove lid and immediately stir in:
→ Slivered almonds
→ Shredded coconut
→ Rice Krispies cereal
Mix until evenly coated and no dry spots remain.
→ Work quickly—the chocolate sets as it cools!
Step 3: Scoop While Warm
Keep slow cooker on LOW to maintain melt.
Lightly grease a cookie scoop or tablespoon (with butter or oil).
Drop heaping tablespoon-sized clusters onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray.
→ Leave space between—they don’t spread, but you want easy removal.
Step 4: Cool & Set
Let cool at room temperature 15 minutes, then refrigerate 20–30 minutes until firm.
Optional: Roll slightly in extra coconut for a “frosted” look!
Step 5: Store or Gift
Keep in an airtight container at cool room temp (3–5 days) or refrigerate (1–2 weeks).
For gifting: Layer in a holiday tin with parchment between layers!
💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Snowballs
Use room-temp slow cooker—a cold insert can cause chocolate to seize.
Don’t over-stir after adding cereal—gentle folds prevent crushing.
Double the batch? Use a 6-qt slow cooker; don’t crowd the pot.
Make it fancy: Add ½ tsp almond extract to the melted chocolate, or drizzle with dark chocolate after setting.
Nut-free? Swap almonds for sunflower seeds or extra coconut.
🎁 Perfect For:
Holiday cookie exchanges (they stand out from the usual!)
Teacher gifts or neighbor treats (easy to portion)
Movie night snack (crunchy, sweet, shareable)
New Year’s Eve dessert table (they look like edible snow!)
💛 Final Thought
These snowballs are more than a treat—they’re a moment of calm in a busy season.
While the slow cooker hums, you can wrap presents, sip cocoa, or simply breathe.
And when you scoop those warm clusters? You’re not just making dessert.
You’re making magic.