Description
Chocolate snowball cookies are rich, buttery treats rolled in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar.
- Add vanilla and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
- If using, fold in chopped nuts.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Let cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- They can be made ahead of time.
- Feel free to substitute nuts with chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate snowball cookies, chocolate cookies, holiday cookies