Chocolate Snowball Cookies Recipe
Delicious Chocolate Snowball Cookies that are perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a rich, chocolaty treat. These cookies are easy to make and have a delightful snowball appearance coated with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- ¾ cup white, spelt, or oat flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans (omit for nut-free version)
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter or coconut oil, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate
Optional: additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together flour and cocoa powder. Stir in chopped nuts.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, cream the butter (or coconut oil) with powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Form Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until set but not dry. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Roll in Sugar: While still warm, roll cookies in additional powdered sugar if desired for a snowy effect.
- Cool: Cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- You can customize these cookies by adding a hint of peppermint extract for a festive touch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Chocolate Snowball Cookies, Chocolate Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Snowball Cookies
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