Chocolate Crackle Cookies Chocolate Snowballs
Indulge in the ultimate holiday cookie experience with these Chocolate Crackle Cookies, also known as Chocolate Snowballs. Featuring a rich and fudgy cocoa base, these irresistibly soft cookies are coated in a generous layer of powdered sugar, creating their signature crackled appearance as they bake. With only 15 minutes of prep time and a blissful chocolaty aroma filling your kitchen, these cookies are perfect for festive gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet treat. Made with simple pantry essentials like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, these cookies strike the perfect balance of chewy and tender. Serve them alongside a cup of hot cocoa or coffee, and watch them disappear in an instant! Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday spreads, or as a decadent snack, these cookies are timeless, delicious, and easy to make. Keywords: chocolate crackle cookies, chocolate snowballs, easy holiday cookies, powdered sugar cookies, fudgy chocolate cookies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 2 Eggs (large)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate large mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to handle.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball with your hands. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Pour the powdered sugar into a shallow dish. Roll each dough ball generously in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the tops have developed cracks. (The centers will still be soft.)
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy the rich, chocolatey snowball goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2351 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.5 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.6 g | 218% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 501 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 1202 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 439.7 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.1 g | 165% | |
| Total Sugars | 274.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.7 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 26.8 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 2179 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
