Description
These Double Chocolate Snowball Cookies are the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers! Rich, chocolatey, and perfectly melt-in-your-mouth, these cookies are perfect for the holidays or any occasion. Easy to make and delicious to enjoy, they’re coated in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Coating:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate. - Chill the Dough:
Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, or until firm. - Shape and Bake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. - Coat the Cookies:
Once the cookies have cooled completely, roll them in powdered sugar until fully coated.
For a snowy appearance, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time just before serving.
Notes
- Chilling Time: Don’t skip chilling the dough as it helps the cookies hold their shape and bake more evenly.
- Storage: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Make-Ahead: Dough can be refrigerated overnight. Alternatively, freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months and bake from frozen—just add an extra minute to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20mg