Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with Classic Chocolate Snowball Cookies, a delightful treat that combines soft, rich chocolate flavor with a snowy powdered sugar coating. These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy family nights, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and visually appealing snowball shape, they’re sure to become a favorite at any dessert table. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these cookies can also be customized by adding your choice of nuts or chocolate chips. Share them with loved ones or package them as gifts; either way, they promise to bring smiles and warmth during the festive season.
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 pecans/walnuts
- Optional: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt before gradually combining it with the butter mixture.
- Fold in optional nuts and chocolate chips.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar; repeat once cooled for a snowy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg