Chocolate Snowball Cookies

Since Christmas is coming up, what’s more festive than cookies that look like snowballs? These chocolate crinkle cookies are named such for their distinct crack in the center. These are perfectly dense, delicious, and decadent.

Every family has their own Christmas traditions and while my family doesn’t take Christmas too seriously, we make sure to have a fun time nonetheless. Most people celebrate Christmas on the 25th, but we celebrate on the 24th in the evening. My late grandpa did this, so we decided to keep that tradition in memory of him. My family keeps our gatherings small with only immediate family. Every Christmas, we always eat cheese ravioli in tomato sauce. Why? Well, honestly I’m not sure. No turkey, mashed potatoes, or anything like that. We do have the usual apple pies and cookies though. Whatever you choose to do during this holiday season, I wish you a happy holiday and a great new year!

Ingredients

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chocolate chips
A pinch of salt
½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

In a large bowl mix butter, brown sugar, salt, and white sugar until light and fluffy.

Add egg and vanilla and beat until fluffy.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda until combined.

Now, add half of the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, and mix until just combined. Add

the other half of the dry ingredients, and mix until almost combined.

With a spatula, fold in the chocolate chips.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F
Pour your powdered sugar into a small bowl, and make balls out of the dough (about 2 tablespoons). Add them one at a time to the powdered sugar.