Mexican Chocolate Snowball Cookies

Dive into the irresistible allure of Mexican Chocolate Snowball Cookies—a spiced and chocolatey twist on the classic holiday treat! These delicate, buttery cookies feature a rich combination of cocoa powder, cinnamon, and just a hint of cayenne pepper, giving them a subtle kick that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of powdered sugar. Studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional chopped pecans or walnuts, each bite offers a delightful balance of crunch and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for holiday cookie platters or anytime you’re craving a unique dessert, these cookies are quick to prepare and rolled twice in powdered sugar for that signature snowy finish. Whether you’re serving them with coffee or hot chocolate, these Mexican-inspired snowballs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 226 grams unsalted butter
• 60 grams powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 240 grams all-purpose flour
• 30 grams cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 60 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 60 grams chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 120 grams additional powdered sugar (for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

Step 2

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.

Step 4

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and fine sea salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.

Step 6

Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped pecans or walnuts (if using) until evenly dispersed.

Step 7

Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 cm apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are set.

Step 9

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pans for 5 minutes.

Step 10

While the cookies are still warm (but not hot), roll each one in the additional powdered sugar to coat. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 11

Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time for an extra snowy finish.

Step 12

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(810.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4022.1

Total Fat 259.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 129.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 500.4mg	0%
Sodium 1015.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 432.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.6g	0%
Total Sugars 215.0g
Protein 42.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 191.0mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 1051.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.1%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 40.9%