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Classic Chocolate Snowball Cookies Recipe

Classic Chocolate Snowball Cookies Recipe for Sweet Memories

Classic Chocolate Snowball Cookies deliver rich chocolate flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for festive celebrations and cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened, Kerrygold Butter enhances flavor
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Domino Confectioners’ Sugar recommended for coating
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances overall flavor
  • 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour King Arthur Flour recommended for results
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Ghirardelli Premium Cocoa Powder is ideal
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts pecans or walnuts, optional
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips adds extra sweetness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips if using.
  7. Roll portions of the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about an inch apart.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until soft in the center.
  9. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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