Description
Classic Chocolate Snowball Cookies are a delightful combination of rich chocolate flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for any occasion. These soft, buttery treats are generously dusted with powdered sugar, giving them their signature snowy appearance. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons, they’re sure to impress cookie lovers of all ages. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create these irresistible cookies that add warmth and joy to your celebrations.
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
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt before gradually adding this mixture to the creamed butter.
- Fold in the nuts and chocolate chips if desired.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on prepared baking sheets about an inch apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly then roll in powdered sugar while still warm; let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg