Description
Chocolate Snowball Cookies are a festive delight that combines rich chocolate flavor with a soft, chewy texture and a snowy powdered sugar coating. These bite-sized treats are incredibly simple to make, making them an ideal choice for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With their charming appearance and melt-in-your-mouth goodness, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually sift in cocoa powder and flour; mix in the vanilla extract until combined. Fold in nuts if using.
- Shape tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but still soft in the center. Allow cooling slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg