Description
Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Snow Ball Cookies, a soft and tender treat coated in powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfectly balanced with cocoa and mini chocolate chips, these cookies offer a rich chocolaty flavor with a soft, slightly thick texture that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 & 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light. Add the vanilla extract and mix thoroughly to combine the flavors.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Mix: Gradually add the flour, salt, and cocoa powder to the butter mixture. Mix gently until just combined to avoid over-mixing the dough. Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookie Dough Balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough at a time and shape each into a roughly 1-inch ball. Place the balls spaced apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Letting the dough balls rest on the tray while the oven heats will help them keep a thicker shape and tender centers.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 16-18 minutes until they are set but still soft to the touch. Be careful not to over-bake to maintain the soft texture.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet, then roll them in powdered sugar to coat the outside. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely and roll them in powdered sugar a second time for the classic snowy appearance.
Notes
- Using a silicone baking mat results in less spreading and a thicker cookie. Parchment paper encourages a bit more spreading for a softer texture.
- Resting the shaped dough balls while the oven preheats helps keep the cookies thicker and with tender centers.
- The recipe was updated to create slightly less thick cookies than pictured, resulting in a softer, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
