Description
These Chocolate Snowball Cookies with White Chocolate Center are a dreamy holiday treat featuring a rich cocoa cookie dusted in powdered sugar with a creamy, molten white chocolate surprise inside. Soft in the middle, slightly crisp on the edges, and irresistibly festive—perfect for cozy baking or gifting!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
20 pieces white chocolate chunks or discs
1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add vanilla extract and egg; mix until fully combined. Scrape down the sides.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
4. Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Scoop dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon. Flatten slightly and place a white chocolate chunk in the center. Seal dough around the chocolate.
7. Place on baking sheet and bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
8. Let cool slightly, then roll cookies in powdered sugar while warm. Once completely cooled, roll again for a snowier effect.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality white chocolate that melts smoothly when baked.
Rolling the cookies twice in powdered sugar gives that perfect snowball look.
Don’t skip the chilling time—it keeps the cookies from spreading and improves flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies, white chocolate center, snowball cookies, holiday treats