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Chocolate Snowball Cookies

TheseChocolate Snowball Cookiesare buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats with a rich cocoa flavor and a snowy powdered sugar coating. Perfect for the holidays or any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and customizable for gluten-free or nut-free diets.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cupunsalted butter, softened½ cuppowdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)1 teaspoonvanilla extract2 cupsall-purpose flour¼ cupcocoa powder½ teaspoonsalt1 cupfinely chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or walnuts)
  • ½ cuppowdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)1 teaspoonvanilla extract2 cupsall-purpose flour¼ cupcocoa powder½ teaspoonsalt1 cupfinely chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or walnuts)
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract2 cupsall-purpose flour¼ cupcocoa powder½ teaspoonsalt1 cupfinely chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or walnuts)
  • 2 cupsall-purpose flour¼ cupcocoa powder½ teaspoonsalt1 cupfinely chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or walnuts)
  • ¼ cupcocoa powder½ teaspoonsalt1 cupfinely chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or walnuts)
  • ½ teaspoonsalt1 cupfinely chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or walnuts)
  • 1 cupfinely chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or walnuts)

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.2️⃣Mix the Dough:In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.3️⃣Add Dry Ingredients:Gradually sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until the dough is smooth and fully combined.4️⃣Fold in Nuts (Optional):If using nuts, gently fold them into the dough until evenly distributed.5️⃣Shape the Cookies:Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.6️⃣Bake the Cookies:Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.7️⃣Add the “Snow” Coating:While the cookies are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar for the first snowy coating. Once cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for a festive, snowball-like finish.
  2. 2️⃣Mix the Dough:In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. 3️⃣Add Dry Ingredients:Gradually sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until the dough is smooth and fully combined.4️⃣Fold in Nuts (Optional):If using nuts, gently fold them into the dough until evenly distributed.5️⃣Shape the Cookies:Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.6️⃣Bake the Cookies:Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.7️⃣Add the “Snow” Coating:While the cookies are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar for the first snowy coating. Once cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for a festive, snowball-like finish.
  4. 4️⃣Fold in Nuts (Optional):If using nuts, gently fold them into the dough until evenly distributed.5️⃣Shape the Cookies:Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.6️⃣Bake the Cookies:Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.7️⃣Add the “Snow” Coating:While the cookies are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar for the first snowy coating. Once cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for a festive, snowball-like finish.
  5. 5️⃣Shape the Cookies:Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
  6. 6️⃣Bake the Cookies:Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.7️⃣Add the “Snow” Coating:While the cookies are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar for the first snowy coating. Once cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for a festive, snowball-like finish.
  7. 7️⃣Add the “Snow” Coating:While the cookies are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar for the first snowy coating. Once cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for a festive, snowball-like finish.

Notes

For a festive twist, add a pinch of cinnamon or peppermint extract to the dough.Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

  • Author: Chef Stella