Double Chocolate Snowball Cookies

I have had so much fun finding new cookie recipes this year.   This one is a take on the classic sand tart.  There are lots of different variations on that recipe.  This chocolaty version is a keeper. 

I probably should have waited a few more minutes before I rolled them in powdered sugar.  The cookie needs to still be warm but not hot.  It's a fine line.

I used the Special Dark Cocoa for this recipe but the regular cocoa is just as good.

Start with two sticks softened butter

1/2 cup powdered sugar.  Mix those well.

Add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

This is the Special Dark Cocoa.

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon salt Mix well.

Add 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour.  Add a little at a time or you will have flour all over your kitchen.

3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Scoop the dough and roll into balls.  This is my sheet for the freezer.

My test batch.  Place in a preheated 375 oven.  Bake for 7-10 minutes.  Let cool 5-10 minutes.

Then roll in confectioner's sugar.

Then enjoy.   I think you will enjoy this little chocolate cookie.

Double Chocolate Snowball Cookie Recipe

2 sticks softened butter
12 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cup app purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
additional powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 375.  Bake for 7-10minutes.  Let cool for 5-10 minutes and roll in confectioners sugar.