Description
Delightful double chocolate snowball cookies blend rich cocoa with powdery sugar for an irresistible winter treat. Chocolate lovers will savor these melt-in-mouth morsels that promise pure indulgence with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g / 8 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 g / 8.8 oz) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g / 0.9 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) mini chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Configure the oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal heat distribution and effortless cookie removal.
- Butter Fusion: Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, fluffy consistency. Incorporate vanilla extract to enhance the aromatic profile.
- Dry Ingredient Harmony: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl, ensuring a uniform chocolate essence and eliminating potential clumping.
- Dough Formation: Merge dry ingredients with the butter mixture, folding gently to create a cohesive dough. Delicately integrate mini chocolate chips throughout the mixture.
- Cookie Shaping: Utilize a tablespoon to portion the dough, rolling each segment between palms to craft smooth, uniform spheres that promise consistent baking.
- Baking Process: Arrange cookie balls on the prepared sheet with minimal spacing. Slide into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, monitoring for set edges that indicate readiness.
- Initial Cooling and First Sugar Coating: Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then gently roll them while warm in powdered sugar, creating an initial delicate layer.
- Final Presentation: Complete the cooling process on a wire rack, then apply a second powdered sugar coating to achieve a pristine, snow-like exterior. Transfer to an airtight container, where cookies will maintain their exquisite texture for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Use room temperature butter for smooth, even mixing and optimal cookie texture.
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Fold dry ingredients carefully to prevent overmixing, which can lead to tough cookies.
- Uniform Cookie Size: Use a consistent measuring tool or cookie scoop to ensure even baking and consistent appearance.
- Powdered Sugar Coating Trick: Roll cookies while slightly warm for the first sugar coating, then again when completely cool for a perfect snowy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg