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Classic Chocolate Snowball Cookies Recipe

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These Classic Chocolate Snowball Cookies are rich, buttery, and filled with chocolatey goodness. Dusted with powdered sugar, they resemble little snowballs, making them perfect for holidays or wintertime treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar, plus extra for coating
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (120 g) finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds, optional)
  • 1/2 cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream the butter and sugar

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together on medium speed until light and creamy (2–3 minutes).
  2. Mix in the vanilla extract and salt until combined.

3. Add the dry ingredients

  1. Sift together the flour and cocoa powder in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.
  2. Fold in the chopped nuts (if using) and mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

4. Shape the cookies

  1. Scoop out small portions of dough (about 1 tablespoon) and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

5. Bake

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned. The bottoms should be firm.

6. Coat with powdered sugar

  1. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
  2. Let the cookies cool completely, then roll them in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.

Notes

  • Nuts: For nut-free cookies, simply omit the chopped nuts.
  • Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • Freezing: Freeze the unbaked cookie dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake straight from frozen, adding an extra 1–2 minutes to the baking time.
  • Holiday twist: Add a touch of peppermint extract (1/4 teaspoon) for a festive flavor.

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