Description
This recipe makes classic chocolate snowball cookies that are rich and buttery.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, nuts, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until set.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then roll in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: classic chocolate snowball cookies recipe