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Double Chocolate Snowball Cookies

Easy and deliciously chocolatey cookies rolled in powdered sugar, perfect for a cozy weekend treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 stick butter, softened Soften in the microwave for 10 seconds if needed.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Fluff before rolling to avoid lumps.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed cocoa can be used for richer flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt A pinch enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
For Coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Roll cookies in powdered sugar before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the softened butter with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add in the vanilla extract, flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
  4. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  5. Scoop out tablespoon-sized pieces of dough and roll them into balls.
  6. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, do not let them brown.
  2. Allow to cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
  3. Once completely cool, roll again in powdered sugar for a snowy effect.

Notes

These cookies can be frozen after baking; store in a sealed freezer bag separated by wax paper. You can also freeze the unbaked balls and bake them straight from frozen, adding 2 extra minutes to cook time.