Description
Classic Chocolate Snowball Cookies are a scrumptious holiday delicacy that combines rich chocolate flavor with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. These cookies, rolled in powdered sugar to resemble snowballs, are perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family nights. With their simple preparation and delightful taste, they’re sure to become a favorite treat during the holiday season and beyond.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- Optional: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in nuts and chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them an inch apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set; allow to cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg