CHOCOLATE SNOWBALL COOKIES
These Chocolate Snowball Cookies are a rich, melt-in-your-mouth treat made with cocoa powder, rolled in powdered sugar for a festive finish. With a soft, fudgy center, they’re the perfect holiday cookie or year-round indulgence!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar plus extra for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips optional
- 1 tablespoon milk optional, for added softness
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If the dough is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk to soften it.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips (if using) for an extra chocolatey bite.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while they are still warm.
- Once cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for an extra snowy finish.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- If you want a more intense chocolate flavor, you can use dark cocoa powder or add a few more mini chocolate chips.
- For an even richer flavor, you can replace the mini chocolate chips with finely chopped dark chocolate.
- You can freeze the dough and bake later for up to 3 months. Roll the dough into balls, freeze them on a baking sheet, and then store them in a freezer bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding an extra minute or two to the baking time.
- To make them extra festive, add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough for a warm spice flavor.