Description
Delight in these Double Chocolate Snowball Cookies, a rich and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Soft and buttery with a deep chocolate flavor from cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips, these cookies are rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy, irresistible finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Coating
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly and won’t stick.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates a rich base for the cookies. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt to evenly distribute the ingredients and prevent clumps.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, stirring until just combined, forming the chocolate cookie dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips to evenly incorporate bursts of chocolate flavor in each cookie.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Place the dough balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow for slight spreading while baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until the bottoms are set but the cookies remain soft in the middle.
- Initial Cooling and Rolling: Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes so they firm slightly. While still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar for the first coating.
- Final Cooling and Coating: Once the cookies have completely cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again for a beautiful snowy finish that adds sweetness and texture.
Notes
- For extra richness and deeper chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder instead of regular cocoa powder.
- You can substitute regular-sized chocolate chips for mini chocolate chips; however, mini chips distribute more evenly throughout the cookie.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
