Best Chocolate Snowball Cookies Christmas Recipes

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CHOCOLATE SNOWBALLS



Chocolate Snowballs image

This is my favorite Christmas cookie recipe. The cookies remind me of the snowballs I'd pack as a child during winters here in Wisconsin. -Dee Derezinski, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 cup (6 ounces) chocolate chips
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set and bottoms are lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool completely on wire racks. If desired, reroll cookies in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE SNOWBALL COOKIES



Chocolate Snowball Cookies image

These dainty cookies just melt in your mouth. I enjoy making them for get-togethers when there are lots of people around to enjoy them. -Mary Lou Welsh, Hinsdale, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add the egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until tops are crackled, 7-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Roll in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE SNOWBALL COOKIES



Chocolate Snowball Cookies image

Chocolate Snowball Cookies are a buttery melt in your mouth chocolate cookie featuring ground walnuts and sprinkled with powdered sugar. This is a delicious holiday classic cookie that you need to put on your baking list!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter (softened)
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups walnuts
powdered sugar (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, add the brown sugar and butter and cream until light and fluffy. Add the egg, milk and vanilla. Mix until combined.
  • In a medium sized bowl add the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the mixture to the creamed mixture until incorporated.
  • Add walnuts to a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the walnuts to the dough and stir until incorporated. Cover the dough and chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shape the dough into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8-9 minutes or until the tops start to crack. Let cool completely on wire racks. Roll in the powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 59 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE SNOWBALL COOKIES - CHRISTMAS



Chocolate Snowball Cookies - Christmas image

These cookies are great anytime and make a nice addition to your holiday cookie and sweets trays. Everyone will love them! The cooking time is per tray of cookies.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup butter, plus
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 3/4 cups flour
1 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Mix 1 cup confectionary sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside.
  • Cream butter until fluffy.
  • Beat in evaporated milk and vanilla.
  • Add dry ingredients and nuts. Mix well.
  • Shape into 1" balls.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Roll immediately in vanilla and confectionary sugar mixture.
  • Let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 882.4, Fat 52.7, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 88.5, Sodium 298.1, Carbohydrate 94, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 45.2, Protein 12

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