Description
Classic Chocolate Snowball Cookies are a delightful indulgence that captures the festive spirit in every bite. These soft, buttery cookies, enveloped in a generous coating of powdered sugar, offer a rich chocolate flavor with a hint of nuttiness. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they not only look beautiful on cookie trays but also deliver an irresistible melt-in-your-mouth experience. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, this recipe caters to both novice bakers and seasoned pros. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or serve them up as a sweet gift to friends and family.
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 or 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in nuts and/or chocolate chips if desired.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on prepared baking sheets an inch apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set; cookies should remain soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 16g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg