Melt the white chocolate in a plastic bowl in the microwave, using max 30-second intervals to prevent burning. Stir thoroughly after each session to ensure heat is distributed

Once melted, add butter, cream cheese, and the optional coconut extract.

Stir until fully incorporated into a paste. Mix in the desiccated coconut.

Place the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up while you make the decorations.

Once firm, create 12 snowmen balls out, 6 of 1 tbsp dough, and 6 of 1.5 tbsp dough. The larger ones will be bodies, and the smaller ones will be the heads.

Roll all balls in desiccated coconut to coat them lightly.

Take the smaller balls (the heads) and add facial features using royal icing or melted chocolate. Let decorations set for 1–2 minutes to prevent smudging during assembly.

Cut the long candy to create appropriately shaped scarves for your snowmen.

If you have leftover dough, you can make chocolate hats by placing small 1/2 tsp coconut dough over a round cookie, and dipping the whole assembly in dark chocolate. (See step-by-step for details and photos). Refrigerate until set.

Using melted white chocolate as “glue,” tie the candy scarf and attach it securely. Place it over one of the larger body ball.

use white chocolate glue to attach the smaller head ball to the larger body ball. If you have made the hats, attach those as well.

Refrigerate the assembled snowmen for another 10 minutes to set.