Chocolate Snowball Cookies Christmas
Capture the magic of the holiday season with these delightful Chocolate Snowball Cookies, the perfect treat for your Christmas celebrations! These bite-sized confections feature a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture enhanced by the richness of unsweetened cocoa and the satisfying crunch of chopped walnuts or pecans. Rolled in a generous layer of powdered sugar for a “snowy” finish, they are as festive as they are delicious. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and a short bake, these cookies are ideal for holiday baking marathons or last-minute festive treats. Serve them on a cookie platter, package them as edible gifts, or enjoy alongside a cup of hot cocoa under twinkling lights—these chocolate snowball cookies are guaranteed to spread Christmas cheer!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
Step 3
Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
Step 4
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until the dough starts to come together.
Step 5
Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans until evenly distributed.
Step 6
Scoop out tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place the balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are set and the cookies hold their shape.
Step 8
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Once the cookies are fully cooled, roll each one in the additional powdered sugar until completely coated. For an extra snowy look, roll them again in powdered sugar right before serving.
Step 10
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (696.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3178.0 |
| Total Fat 166.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 67.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 248mg | 0% |
| Sodium 612.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 418.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 188.5g | |
| Protein 52.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 188.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1566.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories