Description
Chocolate Snowball Cookies are a delightful confection that combines rich chocolate flavor with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, all dusted in powdered sugar for a snowy finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as an everyday treat, these cookies are not only easy to make but also customizable with nuts or flavored extracts. Indulge in the magic of chocolate and sweetness with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt; gradually add this to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart; roll each into a ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft in the center. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg