Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Classic Chocolate Snowball Cookies, a holiday favorite that combines rich chocolate with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. These cookies are perfect for festive gatherings, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying with your afternoon coffee. Their snowy appearance dusted with powdered sugar adds a charming touch to any dessert table. With easy-to-follow steps, even beginner bakers can create these scrumptious treats that are sure to impress family and friends.
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 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mix to the butter mixture until combined.
- Fold in optional nuts and chocolate chips if desired.
- Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set. Cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg