Chocolate Snow Ball Cookies Recipe
Deliciously rich and soft Chocolate Snow Ball Cookies coated in powdered sugar, perfect for chocolaty celebrations or a cozy treat. These cocoa-infused buttery cookies with mini chocolate chips melt in your mouth and offer a festive look with their snowy sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough
- 1 & 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix thoroughly to incorporate its flavor evenly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add flour, salt, and cocoa powder to the creamed butter mixture. Mix gently to combine without overworking the dough to ensure tender cookies. Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie and roll into 1-inch balls. Place the dough balls on a parchment paper or silicone mat-lined baking sheet, spacing them to allow slight spread.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) while the dough is resting and the baking sheet is prepared. This ensures the oven reaches the correct temperature for even baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies tender.
- Cool and Coat: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly. While still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat thoroughly. Place the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely, then roll in powdered sugar a second time for a snowy, festive finish.
Notes
- Using parchment paper or a silicone baking mat prevents the cookies from sticking and ensures easy cleanup.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies; gentle folding is key once the flour is added.
- Letting the cookies cool slightly before the first powdered sugar coating helps the sugar adhere better.
- Rolling cookies twice in powdered sugar gives the classic ‘snow ball’ effect and extra sweetness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain softness.
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