Mexican Chocolate Snowball Cookies Recipe

Name: Mexican Chocolate Snowball Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup finely chopped toasted almonds; 1/3 cup finely chopped dark chocolate; 2 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup finely chopped toasted almonds
1/3 cup finely chopped dark chocolate
2 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2
Combine butter and 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Beat in vanilla extract.
3
Mix flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ancho chile pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Beat into the butter mixture. Stir in almonds and dark chocolate until dough comes together.
4
Shape 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball; place on a lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on the bottom, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool for 1 to 2 minutes on the baking sheets.
6
Mix remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons cocoa powder in a bowl. Roll cookies in sugar mixture while still warm.
7
Cool cookies completely on wire racks, about 15 minutes. Roll in sugar mixture again.

1237

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chocolate Snowball Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mexican Chocolate Snowball Cookies

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