Chocolate Snowballs

Chocolate Snowballs
60 min.
60
85kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Snowballs, a treat that promises to bring joy to any gathering! Perfectly suited for antipasti, starters, snacks, or appetizers, these bite-sized delights are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With a preparation time of just 60 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 60 delicious cookies that are not only easy to make but also incredibly fun to share.

Imagine the moment when your guests take their first bite, only to discover a luscious Hershey's® Kisses® chocolate center hidden within a soft, rich chocolate cookie. The combination of the sweet, buttery cookie and the creamy chocolate creates a heavenly experience that will have everyone coming back for more. The addition of finely chopped almonds adds a delightful crunch, while the hint of almond extract elevates the flavor profile to new heights.

Whether you're hosting a festive party, a casual get-together, or simply looking for a sweet snack to enjoy at home, Chocolate Snowballs are the perfect choice. They are not only visually appealing, dusted in powdered sugar like a fresh snowfall, but they also offer a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible treats that will leave everyone asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.5 cup almonds finely chopped
  • teaspoon almond extract 
  • 60  add a hershey's chocolate kiss on top as done kisses®
  • 0.8 cup powdered sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg, flour, cocoa, almonds and extract until soft dough forms.
  2. Shape dough into sixty 3/4-inch balls; wrap each around 1 milk chocolate candy.
  3. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  5. Roll cookies in powered sugar. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Re-roll cookies in powdered sugar. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories85kcal
Protein5.05%
Fat40.92%
Carbs54.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.42
Glycemic Load
0.3
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.87391304200434%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Catechin
0.25mg
Epigallocatechin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.71mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:85.29kcal
4.26%
Fat:4.04g
6.21%
Saturated Fat:1.2g
7.52%
Carbohydrates:11.99g
4%
Net Carbohydrates:11.58g
4.21%
Sugar:7.96g
8.84%
Cholesterol:3.88mg
1.29%
Sodium:46.56mg
2.02%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.15%
100%
Protein:1.12g
2.24%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.48%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.25%
Fiber:0.41g
1.64%
Vitamin A:71.64IU
1.43%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.43%
Calcium:13.82mg
1.38%
Copper:0.03mg
1.36%
Magnesium:5.27mg
1.32%
Iron:0.2mg
1.14%
Phosphorus:10.82mg
1.08%