Chocolate Snowballs

Vegetarian
Chocolate Snowballs
195 min.
72
74kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Snowballs, a treat that perfectly marries rich flavors with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. These vegetarian delights are not just a feast for the taste buds but also a visual treat, dusted with a light coating of confectioners' sugar that resembles freshly fallen snow. Perfect for any occasion, whether it's a festive gathering, a cozy family get-together, or simply a snack to satisfy your sweet cravings, these chocolatey bites are sure to impress.

With a preparation time of just under three and a half hours, including chilling, the effort is well worth the wait. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of buttery goodness, crunchy pecans, and the deep, satisfying taste of cocoa. The recipe yields an impressive 72 servings, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family or for stocking up your dessert table.

As you roll the chilled dough into perfect little spheres, the anticipation builds, and the aroma that fills your kitchen while they bake is simply irresistible. Once cooled, rolling them in confectioners' sugar adds a touch of elegance and sweetness that makes these snowballs a standout treat. So gather your ingredients, unleash your inner baker, and get ready to create a batch of Chocolate Snowballs that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups butter 
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar for decoration
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • cups pecans chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.7 cup granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla. Sift together the flour, salt, and cocoa; stir into the creamed mixture.
  2. Mix in the pecans until well blended. Cover, and chill for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. Roll chilled dough into 1 inch balls.
  5. Place on ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes in preheated oven.
  7. Roll in confectioners' sugar when cooled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories74kcal
Protein4.09%
Fat64.23%
Carbs31.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.85
Glycemic Load
3.22
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.6043478169519%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Delphinidin
0.22mg
Catechin
0.61mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
1.2mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:73.71kcal
3.69%
Fat:5.5g
8.46%
Saturated Fat:2.27g
14.16%
Carbohydrates:6.1g
2.03%
Net Carbohydrates:5.5g
2%
Sugar:2.81g
3.13%
Cholesterol:8.47mg
2.82%
Sodium:29.61mg
1.29%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.18%
100%
Protein:0.79g
1.57%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.15%
Copper:0.06mg
3.21%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.19%
Fiber:0.61g
2.42%
Selenium:1.43µg
2.05%
Vitamin A:100.18IU
2%
Magnesium:7.49mg
1.87%
Folate:7.33µg
1.83%
Iron:0.32mg
1.79%
Phosphorus:17.47mg
1.75%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.44%
Zinc:0.21mg
1.37%
Vitamin B3:0.26mg
1.28%
Source:Allrecipes