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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chocolate Snowball Cookies

Delightfully rich and crumbly cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is softened but not melted.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Stir in for flavor.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Lightly spoon into measurement.
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Use if desired for added texture.
For Dusting
  • to taste powdered sugar For dusting after baking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the butter mixture, combining well.
  5. If using nuts, fold them into the dough at this stage.
Baking
  1. Scoop out a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball, placing it on the prepared baking sheet. Leave space between each cookie.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until firm but not hard. The cookies will firm up once cooled.
  3. Roll each cookie in powdered sugar once cooled slightly for a snowy finish.
  4. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm in the oven for a few minutes. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend with a binding agent.