Description
Tender, cocoa-kissed cookies rolled in powdered sugar resembling winter snow mounds. Perfect for holiday baking and year-round joy.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside. Chill the butter.
- Beat butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy; add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Add buttermilk and red coloring to the butter mixture; slowly incorporate the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls; chill for 10 minutes if dough is sticky.
- Place balls on a lined sheet and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar. Roll again once fully cooled for a heavier snow look.
Notes
Chill the dough for better shape retention and even baking. Use fresh cocoa for the best flavor, and consider double-rolling in powdered sugar for the perfect snowball effect.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg