Chocolate Snowball Cookies
32 cookies
These double chocolate snowball cookies combine the rich flavors of cocoa and mini chocolate chips with the classic, buttery texture of shortbread. They are easy to make and perfect for those who love a chocolate twist on traditional snowball cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar plus extra for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), or 160°C for a fan oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend the butter and ½ cup of the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, and mix again until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix the dough.
- Mix in the mini chocolate chips.
- Use a tablespoon size cookie scoop, to scoop small portions of dough, rolling them between your palms to form small balls.
- Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced evenly.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the bottoms are slightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and, while still warm, roll them in the remaining ½ cup of powdered sugar (use a bowl or plate for this step).
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. For a snowy effect, roll the cookies in powdered sugar once more before serving.
Notes
- Butter Temperature: Ensure your butter is softened but not melted for the best dough consistency.
- Powdered Sugar Coating: Roll the cookies while they're warm for the first coating to stick well, then again after cooling for extra sweetness.
- Baking Time: Keep an eye on the oven; baking just until set prevents the cookies from becoming too hard.
- Cooling: Allow cookies to cool completely on a rack before the second powdered sugar roll for a neat finish.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh. They can last up to a week.
- Flavor Variations: Feel free to experiment with different types of chips, like white chocolate or peanut butter, for a new twist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg