Description
Sweet Mexican wedding cookies become winter magic with chocolate snowball cookies, dusted in powdered sugar like freshly fallen snow. Buttery, nutty, and rich, these delicate treats invite you to savor a moment of pure holiday comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling
Optional Mix-ins:
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper for even heat distribution.
- Cream butter with powdered sugar until light and airy, then incorporate vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt to ensure smooth, lump-free consistency before gently blending into the butter mixture.
- Carefully fold chopped nuts and chocolate chips into the dough, distributing ingredients evenly throughout.
- Portion dough into uniform tablespoon-sized spheres, positioning them approximately one inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for set edges and subtle golden-brown bottoms as indicators of perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest for 5 minutes post-baking, then delicately roll warm cookies in powdered sugar for initial coating.
- Once cookies have completely cooled, perform a second powdered sugar coating to achieve a classic, festive finish.
Notes
- Maintain consistent dough size by using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop for uniform cookies that bake evenly.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough cookies; mix just until ingredients are combined for a tender texture.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor that elevates the holiday treat.
- For gluten-free options, swap regular flour with almond or coconut flour, ensuring the same delightful texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg