Description
Double chocolate snowball cookies melt in your mouth with rich cocoa goodness, dusted in powdered sugar for a sweet winter treat that comes together faster than you can say delicious.
Ingredients
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Chocolate and Flour:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Fats and Liquids:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweeteners and Extras:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Activate the oven to precisely 350°F (175°C), preparing a clean baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup powdered sugar in a mixing bowl, whipping until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.
- Pour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the butter mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until a consistent dough forms.
- Gently incorporate 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped nuts, distributing them throughout the dough.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform 1-inch balls using your palms, spacing them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated 350°F oven, baking for exactly 12-15 minutes until the edges look set and slightly firm.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest for 3-4 minutes on the baking sheet.
- While still warm, carefully roll each cookie in additional powdered sugar, coating them completely for a classic snowball appearance.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and create a more compact cookie.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips for a richer, deeper chocolate flavor.
- For a nut-free version, replace chopped nuts with extra chocolate chips or omit entirely.
- Roll cookies in powdered sugar while still warm for a classic snowball look, but let them cool completely before storing to prevent moisture buildup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 171
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 57 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg