Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Classic Chocolate Snowball Cookies—a perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and buttery softness. These treats are rolled in powdered sugar, resembling fluffy snowballs, making them an irresistible addition to any festive gathering or cozy family night. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of nutty goodness when customized with your favorite nuts or mini chocolate chips, these cookies cater to every sweet tooth. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they are sure to become a holiday favorite. Whip up a batch and enjoy the joy they bring!
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 or walnuts
- Optional: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt together. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture until just combined.
- If using, fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets with space between.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but cookies remain soft inside.
- Allow cooling slightly before rolling in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg