Indulge in the rich and fudgy goodness of these chocolate pixies that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. These bite-sized treats are easy to make and make a great addition to any dessert table or holiday spread.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the chocolate mixture and mix until well combined.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in confectioners' sugar to coat.
- Place coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy the rich and chocolatey goodness of these decadent chocolate pixies!
Interesting Facts
Chocolate Pixies are also known as Mexican wedding cookies or snowballs due to their powdered sugar coating.
These cookies are perfect for gift-giving during the holiday season or for special occasions.
You can customize these chocolate pixies by adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough for extra flavor and texture.