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Chocolate Snowball Cookies

Decadent Chocolate Snowball Cookies for a Cozy Treat

Indulge in irresistible Chocolate Snowball Cookies, featuring a rich cocoa dough and creamy white chocolate center, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder high-quality recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chunks
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add vanilla extract and eggs, mix until incorporated.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the butter-sugar mixture until just combined.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape dough around a chunk of white chocolate, roll into balls, and place on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set around edges but soft in center. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  6. Roll cooled cookies in powdered sugar to achieve the snowy finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing dough and ensure it chills adequately before baking.

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