Description
These Classic Chocolate Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. Rich, buttery cookies with a hint of cocoa, rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms. Stir in chopped nuts if using.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until set but not browned. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm. Cool completely on a wire rack, then roll in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder to the dough.
- Nuts can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
