🎉 Introduction
These Chocolate Snowball Cookies with Melted Chocolate Centers are the ultimate holiday chocolate treat. Soft, fudgy, cocoa-rich cookies on the outside with a gooey, melty chocolate surprise hidden in the center — all rolled in snowy powdered sugar for that iconic Christmas snowball look.
Every bite delivers rich chocolate flavor, cozy winter vibes, and melt-in-your-mouth goodness. They’re easy to make, incredibly festive, and guaranteed to become a Christmas family favorite. Perfect for cookie boxes, dessert platters, gifting, or late-night holiday cravings!
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Cookie scoop (optional)
🛒 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Center Filling
- Chocolate chunks or chocolate chips (any kind — milk, dark, or white)
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
Step 3: Add flour, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing until a soft chocolate dough forms.
Step 4: Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it lightly, and place a chocolate chunk in the center.
Step 5: Wrap the dough around the chocolate, rolling it into a ball.
Step 6: Repeat until all dough is shaped into chocolate-filled snowballs.
Step 7: Place cookie balls on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the bottoms are set.
Step 8: Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
Step 9: Once fully cooled, roll them again for a snowy, festive finish.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 18–22 cookies
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temperature
Store in an airtight container up to 5–7 days.
Refrigerator
Keep up to 10 days — they stay fudgy and fresh.
Freezer
Freeze baked cookies or unbaked dough balls for 2 months.
Reheat
Warm baked cookies for 5–7 seconds in the microwave for a gooey center.
🥄 Variations
⭐ Triple Chocolate Snowballs
Use white, milk, and dark chocolate chips inside.
⭐ Mint Chocolate Snowballs
Add ¼ tsp peppermint extract.
⭐ Nutty Chocolate Snowballs
Fold in ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
⭐ Mocha Snowballs
Add 1 tsp instant coffee powder to the dough.
⭐ Hazelnut Surprise
Hide a whole hazelnut or a bit of hazelnut chocolate inside.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Why is my dough crumbly?
Add 1–2 teaspoons more butter to bring it together.
2. Can I use salted butter?
Yes — reduce added salt by half.
3. What chocolate works best for the center?
Chocolate chunks, chocolate bars cut into squares, or large chips.
4. Do these cookies spread?
No — they keep their round snowball shape.
5. Can I freeze the dough?
Yes — freeze shaped dough balls, then bake from frozen +2 minutes.
6. Can I make them gluten-free?
Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
7. Why roll twice in powdered sugar?
It creates the thick, snowy Christmas coating.
8. Can I add more cocoa for darker cookies?
Yes — add 1 more tablespoon cocoa.
9. Why is the center not melted?
Enjoy fresh or warm briefly before serving for the gooey center.
10. Can kids help make them?
Absolutely — perfect holiday baking activity.
🏁 Conclusion
These Chocolate Snowball Cookies with Melted Chocolate Centers are rich, cozy, and full of holiday magic. The fudgy cocoa cookie paired with a melty chocolate center creates an irresistible bite that looks just as impressive as it tastes. A simple, elegant, and crowd-pleasing Christmas recipe you’ll want to bake every year!
Chocolate Snowball Cookies with Melted Chocolate Centers
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Notes
Room Temperature Store in an airtight container up to 5–7 days. Refrigerator Keep up to 10 days — they stay fudgy and fresh. Freezer Freeze baked cookies or unbaked dough balls for 2 months. Reheat Warm baked cookies for 5–7 seconds in the microwave for a gooey center. 🥄 Variations
⭐ Triple Chocolate Snowballs Use white, milk, and dark chocolate chips inside. ⭐ Mint Chocolate Snowballs Add ¼ tsp peppermint extract. ⭐ Nutty Chocolate Snowballs Fold in ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts. ⭐ Mocha Snowballs Add 1 tsp instant coffee powder to the dough. ⭐ Hazelnut Surprise Hide a whole hazelnut or a bit of hazelnut chocolate inside. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Why is my dough crumbly? Add 1–2 teaspoons more butter to bring it together. 2. Can I use salted butter? Yes — reduce added salt by half. 3. What chocolate works best for the center? Chocolate chunks, chocolate bars cut into squares, or large chips. 4. Do these cookies spread? No — they keep their round snowball shape. 5. Can I freeze the dough? Yes — freeze shaped dough balls, then bake from frozen +2 minutes. 6. Can I make them gluten-free? Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. 7. Why roll twice in powdered sugar? It creates the thick, snowy Christmas coating. 8. Can I add more cocoa for darker cookies? Yes — add 1 more tablespoon cocoa. 9. Why is the center not melted? Enjoy fresh or warm briefly before serving for the gooey center. 10. Can kids help make them? Absolutely — perfect holiday baking activity. 🏁 Conclusion These Chocolate Snowball Cookies with Melted Chocolate Centers are rich, cozy, and full of holiday magic. The fudgy cocoa cookie paired with a melty chocolate center creates an irresistible bite that looks just as impressive as it tastes. A simple, elegant, and crowd-pleasing Christmas recipe you’ll want to bake every year!
