Chocolate Snowball Soft Cookies (Printer-Friendly)
Soft, melt-in-mouth chocolate snowballs dusted in powdered sugar and filled with mini chocolate chips.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
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1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
→ Sweeteners
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2/3 cup powdered sugar
→ Flavorings
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Add-ins
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3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
# Steps to Follow:
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.
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Add flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the creamed mixture. Stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
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Carefully fold in the mini chocolate chips to ensure even distribution without breaking the chips.
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Using a tablespoon cookie scoop, portion dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Arrange on a parchment-lined or silicone mat-covered baking sheet.
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Bake cookies for 16 to 18 minutes until they are set but remain soft in the center.
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Allow cookies to cool briefly. Roll each cookie in powdered sugar, place on a wire rack to cool completely, then repeat the powdered sugar coating for a thick, snowy finish.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For a thicker, rounder shape use a silicone baking mat; parchment paper yields a softer texture with slight spreading.
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Allow shaped dough balls to rest on the tray during oven preheating to enhance cookie thickness and tenderness.
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Double coating with powdered sugar prevents melting and ensures an attractive snowy appearance.