- Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts optional but traditional
- Coating
- 1 to 1½ cups powdered sugar for rolling the cookies after baking
- Optional Flavor Enhancements
- ½ teaspoon almond extract for a deeper aroma
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor
- A pinch of cinnamon for a warm seasonal touch
- All ingredients should be fresh and at room temperature especially the butter, which affects the texture and softness of the dough.
Required Kitchen Tools
You do not need any special equipment to make Chocolate Snowball Cookies. However, having the following tools will make the process easier and ensure consistency.
Mixing bowl
Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
Whisk or spatula
Baking sheet
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Measuring cups and spoons
Small cookie scoop or tablespoon
Cooling rack
Sifter for powdered sugar
These tools help create uniformly shaped cookies and ensure even baking.
