Chocolate Snowball Cookies Recipe
A festive Chocolate Snowball Cookies Recipe made with cocoa, walnuts, chocolate chips, and butter, rolled in powdered sugar for a rich, melt-in-your-mouth holiday treat.
24 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts finely chopped
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter , softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
Prepare the oven and equipment:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare baking sheets by leaving them ungreased.
Cream the butter and sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Incorporate dry ingredients:
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the creamed mixture. Mix until fully combined and a dough forms.
Add nuts and chocolate chips:
- Stir in the finely chopped walnuts and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Chill the dough:
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour to firm it, which will help maintain the shape of the cookies during baking.
Shape the cookies:
- Once chilled, roll the dough into small balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each. Arrange them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake:
- Bake the cookies for 15 minutes, or until they are set but not overly browned. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
Coat in powdered sugar:
- While still slightly warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar until fully coated. Allow to cool completely, then roll again for a second coating before serving.
Notes
To prepare this recipe gluten free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a certified gluten-free flour blend in equal measure. Ensure the chocolate chips and other packaged ingredients are labeled gluten free.