Chocolate Snowball Cookies with White Chocolate Center
Delicious and healthier Chocolate Snowball Cookies with a surprising white chocolate center, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt in another bowl and whisk together.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Form small balls of dough around a white chocolate chip.
- Place cookie balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set.
- Roll in powdered sugar while warm for a snowball effect.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For a healthier version, reduce or choose sugar-free white chocolate chips. These cookies freeze well for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Snowball Cookies, White Chocolate Center, Healthier Cookies, Dessert Recipes