Description
Classic Chocolate Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate flavor with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. These cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings, family get-togethers, or satisfying your sweet cravings. Coated in snowy powdered sugar, they not only look stunning but taste heavenly—making them an all-time favorite for both kids and adults.
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 (pecans or walnuts), optional
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with powdered sugar until fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture until just blended.
- Gently fold in the nuts and mini chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls; place them on prepared baking sheets about an inch apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but cookies remain soft in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg