Description

Chocolate Snowball Cookies with Melted Chocolate Centers are a rich and indulgent treat with a soft, cocoa-flavored cookie, gooey chocolate center, and a snowy powdered sugar coating. Perfect for any holiday or special occasion.

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup cocoa powder

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

½ teaspoon baking powder

24 chocolate chunks (about ½ inch, for the melted centers)

Note: You can substitute the nuts with finely shredded coconut for a different twist.

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer).
Mix in the vanilla extract until evenly incorporated.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Fold in the chopped nuts (optional) until evenly distributed.
Scoop out a tablespoon of dough, flatten it in your palm, and place a chocolate chunk in the center. Fold the dough around the chocolate, rolling it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and chocolate chunks.
Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until fully coated, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Chill the dough balls for 15-20 minutes to firm them up.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until set around the edges but still soft in the center. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar again.
Allow the cookies to cool completely, then serve or store as desired.

Notes

For a thicker coating of powdered sugar, roll the cookies in sugar a second time right before baking.

Chilling the dough is important for keeping the cookies from spreading too much during baking.

Toast the nuts lightly before adding them to enhance their flavor.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg