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Delicious homemade chocolate snowballs coated in powdered sugar
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Chocolate Snowballs

Creamy, chocolatey, and dusted like fresh winter snow, Chocolate Snowballs are the kind of cookie that melts doubts and wins hearts with every bite.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Holiday
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Sifted before measuring
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Unsalted butter Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature

Add-ins

  • 1 cup Chopped nuts Pecans or walnuts, finely or coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips Semi-sweet or milk chocolate
  • 1 to 2 cups Powdered sugar For rolling, sifted if lumpy

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Step 2: In a medium bowl, sift together flour and salt. Set aside.
  • Step 3: In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed. Scrape the bowl as needed.
  • Step 4: Beat in the egg until fully combined and the mixture is fluffy.
  • Step 5: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, adding a little at a time until just incorporated. Do not overmix; you want a tender dough.
  • Step 6: Fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips evenly with a spatula so the mix is well-distributed.
  • Step 7: Roll dough into 1-inch balls using your hands or a cookie scoop and place on an ungreased baking sheet about 1 to 2 inches apart.
  • Step 8: Bake for 15–20 minutes or until set and just lightly golden on the bottom. The tops should still look pale.
  • Step 9: Let cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet for 3–5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm. Place on a wire rack to cool completely, then roll again once fully cooled for extra snow-like coverage.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg