Indulge in these rich and decadent chocolate snowballs that are perfect for any special occasion or holiday treat. These bite-sized delights are made with a combination of chocolate, butter, sugar, and pecans, and rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy finish. They are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Directions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter together in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Stir in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the chocolate mixture.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes to chill until firm enough to handle.
- Roll the chocolate mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the chocolate balls in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
- Roll the chilled chocolate balls in powdered sugar until completely coated.
- Serve the chocolate snowballs on a platter and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Chocolate snowballs are also known as Mexican wedding cookies or Russian tea cakes.
These bite-sized treats are a popular holiday dessert and gift idea.
You can customize the flavor by adding different nuts or extracts to the chocolate mixture.