Description
These Chocolate Snowball Cookies with White Chocolate Center are a magical blend of rich cocoa, creamy white chocolate filling, and a powdered sugar crackled crust. They’re the ultimate quick dessert or sweet snack—perfect for holiday cookie trays, cozy winter baking, or even a fancy after-dinner treat. If you love chocolate, need easy dessert ideas, or want new food ideas to impress your guests, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite in your collection of breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or anytime treats.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
20 white chocolate chunks or squares
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
5. If the dough is sticky, chill for 30 minutes before shaping.
6. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten slightly, and place a white chocolate chunk in the center.
7. Wrap the dough around the chocolate and roll into a ball.
8. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.
9. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
11. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
12. Serve warm or store once cooled.
Notes
Always use white chocolate chunks or squares—not chips—for the creamiest melted center.
Don’t skip the powdered sugar coating; it’s essential for that snowy, crinkled effect.
For best results, bake one tray at a time in the center of the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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