Holiday Chocolate Snowball Cookies 🍪
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the decadent delight of Holiday Chocolate Snowball Cookies! These irresistible treats boast a heavenly melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them an absolute favorite, especially during the festive season. Bake them for a shorter duration for a softer, more delicate cookie. Keep in mind, though, that these delectable delights require some chilling time in the fridge, so plan accordingly.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 55.1
- Fat Content: 3.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2g
- Cholesterol Content: 9.8mg
- Sodium Content: 50.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 6.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 2.7g
- Protein Content: 0.8g
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 oz. melted chocolate
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup nuts (optional)
- Icing sugar for coating
Instructions:
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Set Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Cookie Sheet: Line an ungreased cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and brown sugar. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
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Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the melted chocolate, egg, vanilla extract, and milk into the creamed mixture. Mix until well combined.
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Sift Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
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Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
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Add Nuts (Optional): If desired, mix in the nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Chill Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or until it’s firm enough to shape into 1-inch balls.
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Shape Cookies: Once chilled, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
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Bake: Slide the cookie sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. For softer and fudgier cookies, opt for 8 minutes. The tops should be soft when done.
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Coat with Icing Sugar: Carefully remove the cookies from the oven and roll them immediately in icing sugar, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
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Cool: Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Once cooled, roll them again in icing sugar for an extra sweet finish.
Enjoy these delightful Holiday Chocolate Snowball Cookies as a delightful treat for any occasion, but especially during the holiday season! 🎄
