Description
Classic Chocolate Snowball Cookies are the perfect indulgent treat for any occasion. With a rich chocolate flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser. Their charming appearance, dusted with powdered sugar, makes them an ideal dessert for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, these delightful cookies can include your favorite nuts or chocolate chips to suit your taste. Get ready to impress friends and family with this simple yet decadent recipe!
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually combine with the butter mixture.
- Fold in nuts and mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but cookies remain soft.
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar before cooling completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg