Holiday Chocolate Snowball Cookies
Indulge in the festive charm of these Holiday Chocolate Snowball Cookies—a decadent twist on the classic holiday treat! These bite-sized delights combine rich cocoa and buttery goodness with bursts of mini chocolate chips in every bite. Rolled in a generous dusting of powdered sugar, they mimic the delicate beauty of freshly fallen snow, making them perfect for seasonal gatherings. With a quick 15-minute prep time and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are as simple as they are irresistible. Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday dessert platters, or a cozy treat with a warm mug of cocoa, they’ll quickly become a wintertime favorite. Enjoy the magic of the holidays in every powdery bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar (for dough)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar (for dough) together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips with a spatula or wooden spoon.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned. Be careful not to overbake.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies have cooled completely, place the powdered sugar (for coating) in a shallow bowl or plate. Roll each cookie in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
For an extra snowy appearance, you can roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time after they have absorbed some of the first coating.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.9 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.4 g | 382% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 518.5 g | 189% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.6 g | 191% | |
| Total Sugars | 251.2 g | ||
| Protein | 53.6 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 32.9 mg | 183% | |
| Potassium | 2113 mg | 45% | |
*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.
