Step 1: Crush the Cookies Place all the Oreo cookies into a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. You want to make sure there are no large chunks left behind so the truffle texture remains smooth. If you do not have a food processor, you can place the cookies in a large sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Step 2: Combine with Cream Cheese In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and the softened cream cheese. If you are using alcohol-free vanilla extract, add it now. Use a sturdy spatula or a hand mixer on low speed to blend the two together until a thick, uniform dough forms. There should be no white streaks of cream cheese visible.
Step 3: Roll the Snowman Parts To create the snowmen, you will need two different sizes of balls. Roll half of the mixture into 1 inch balls for the bases and the other half into 3/4 inch balls for the heads. Place all the rolled balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 4: Chill the Dough Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. This step is crucial because it firms up the dough, making it much easier to dip into the warm chocolate without falling apart or losing its shape.
Step 5: Melt the Chocolate Place your white chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each session, until the chocolate is completely smooth and liquid. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate, as white chocolate can scorch easily.
Step 6: Dip and Assemble Take one large ball and one small ball out of the freezer. Dip the large ball into the melted chocolate using a fork, tap off the excess, and place it back on the parchment paper. Immediately dip the smaller ball and place it right on top of the large one before the chocolate sets. The wet chocolate will act as glue to hold the snowman together.
Step 7: Decorate the Faces While the chocolate is still slightly tacky, press two mini chocolate chips into the head for eyes and an orange sprinkle for the nose. Once the chocolate has fully hardened, use the black icing to dot on a mouth and buttons. Let the snowmen sit until they are completely set before moving them.
