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Ingredients
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Equipment
Method
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth, creamy, and fluffy.
Step 3: Add granulated sugar and powdered sugar. Mix until light and well combined.
Step 4: Add vanilla extract and continue mixing until incorporated.
Step 5: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Step 6: Add the dry mixture into the butter mixture and mix until a thick dough forms.
Step 7: Fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts.
Step 8: Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into smooth balls.
Step 9: Place cookie balls evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 10: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the bottoms are set and the tops remain soft.
Step 11: Cool for 3–4 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
Step 12: Once cooled completely, roll again in powdered sugar for a thick, snowy coating.
Notes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temperature Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Freezer Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months. Reheating No reheating required — simply thaw before serving. 🥄 Variations
⭐ Velvety Chocolate Truffle Center Press a tiny chocolate square into the dough ball before baking. ⭐ Nut-Free Version Omit nuts and add chocolate chips. ⭐ Mocha Snowballs Add 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules. ⭐ Double Cocoa Snowballs Roll cookies in cocoa powder before powdered sugar. ⭐ Holiday Peppermint Snowballs Add crushed candy cane to the dough. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use Dutch-process cocoa instead of natural cocoa? Yes — it enhances the richness. 2. Can I use salted butter? Yes, but reduce added salt to a pinch. 3. Why are my cookies dry? Your dough may have too much flour. Spoon and level your flour—never pack it. 4. Do these cookies spread? No — they stay round like classic snowballs. 5. Can I remove the nuts? Yes — replace with mini chocolate chips. 6. Can I freeze the unbaked dough balls? Yes — freeze up to 2 months. 7. Can I double the recipe? Absolutely — these freeze and gift beautifully. 8. Why roll cookies twice in powdered sugar? The first coat melts into the cookie; the second creates a snowy finish. 9. Can I make them gluten-free? Yes, with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. 10. Why is the inside velvety? The butter-cocoa ratio creates a truffle-like soft center. 🏁 Conclusion These Chocolate Snowball Cookies with a Velvety Surprise combine rich cocoa flavor, buttery melt-in-your-mouth texture, and a hidden nutty crunch for the ultimate Christmas cookie experience. They’re beautiful, festive, indulgent, and incredibly easy to bake — perfect for cookie platters, holiday gifting, party trays, and cozy winter moments with family. Once you try them, they’ll become one of your most requested holiday recipes year after year.
Room Temperature Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Freezer Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months. Reheating No reheating required — simply thaw before serving. 🥄 Variations
⭐ Velvety Chocolate Truffle Center Press a tiny chocolate square into the dough ball before baking. ⭐ Nut-Free Version Omit nuts and add chocolate chips. ⭐ Mocha Snowballs Add 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules. ⭐ Double Cocoa Snowballs Roll cookies in cocoa powder before powdered sugar. ⭐ Holiday Peppermint Snowballs Add crushed candy cane to the dough. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use Dutch-process cocoa instead of natural cocoa? Yes — it enhances the richness. 2. Can I use salted butter? Yes, but reduce added salt to a pinch. 3. Why are my cookies dry? Your dough may have too much flour. Spoon and level your flour—never pack it. 4. Do these cookies spread? No — they stay round like classic snowballs. 5. Can I remove the nuts? Yes — replace with mini chocolate chips. 6. Can I freeze the unbaked dough balls? Yes — freeze up to 2 months. 7. Can I double the recipe? Absolutely — these freeze and gift beautifully. 8. Why roll cookies twice in powdered sugar? The first coat melts into the cookie; the second creates a snowy finish. 9. Can I make them gluten-free? Yes, with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. 10. Why is the inside velvety? The butter-cocoa ratio creates a truffle-like soft center. 🏁 Conclusion These Chocolate Snowball Cookies with a Velvety Surprise combine rich cocoa flavor, buttery melt-in-your-mouth texture, and a hidden nutty crunch for the ultimate Christmas cookie experience. They’re beautiful, festive, indulgent, and incredibly easy to bake — perfect for cookie platters, holiday gifting, party trays, and cozy winter moments with family. Once you try them, they’ll become one of your most requested holiday recipes year after year.