Chocolate Snowball Cookies
Chocolate Snowball Cookies are delightful, buttery treats rolled in powdered sugar, resembling little snowballs. They are perfect for holiday gatherings or any festive occasion, delivering a rich chocolate flavor with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 cooling rack
- 1 sifter (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls, then place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set, but the centers are still soft. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Once cookies are completely cooled, dust them generously with additional powdered sugar.
Notes
For a festive touch, you can sprinkle some cocoa powder or colorful sprinkles on top of the powdered sugar.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
These cookies can be made ahead of time, making them a great addition to holiday baking lists.