Chocolate Snowball Cookies
These delightful Chocolate Snowball Cookies are a rich and fudgy treat coated in powdered sugar. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any cookie occasion, these melt-in-your-mouth bites are sure to impress!
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 electric mixer optional
- 1 cooling rack
- 1 sifter
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) Optional
- 1 cup powdered sugar For coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet mixture until well blended.
- Stir in the chopped nuts if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
- Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat them generously.
Notes
For an extra chocolatey flavor, you can replace some of the flour with chocolate chips.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
These cookies taste even better the next day as the flavors meld.