Best 6 Chocolate Hazelnut Snowballs Recipes

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Chocolate Hazelnut Snowballs are a classic holiday treat that can be enjoyed all winter long. They are made from a simple dough that is rolled into balls and coated in melted chocolate and chopped hazelnuts. The result is a delicious and festive treat that is sure to please everyone. With just a few ingredients and a little time, you can easily make these delicious cookies at home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE WALNUT SNOWBALL COOKIES



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These festive cookies have chocolatey interiors, but the stars of the show are the walnuts, which are both ground fine and hand chopped for extra nutty flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield about 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups walnut halves and pieces (about 5 ounces)
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Finely chop 1/2 cup of the walnuts and set aside. Process the remaining 3/4 cup walnuts with 1/2 cup of the sugar in a food processor until very finely ground, about 1 minute. Add the butter and vanilla and process until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the flour, cocoa powder and salt and process until most of the dough forms a ball and is completely combined. Scrape the dough into a bowl with a rubber spatula and fold in the chocolate chips and reserved chopped walnuts.
  • Roll mounded teaspoons of the dough into 1-inch balls and space evenly apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake the cookies, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until cracked on top and mostly firm but still slightly springy when pressed, about 18 minutes (they will firm up out of the oven). Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes; you want them to be slightly warm for the first tossing in sugar.
  • Meanwhile, put the remaining 3/4 cup sugar in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Toss the warm cookies very gently in the sugar until evenly coated. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes, then toss again in the sugar so they are very white. The cookies will keep in a little bit of extra sugar in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT SNOWBALLS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield Makes 75

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2/3 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate in microwave, 2 minutes. Stir until smooth, then stir in condensed milk, vanilla, nuts, and salt. Let cool. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Place coconut on a plate; roll balls in coconut to coat. Chill until set, about 30 minutes or up to 5 days.

CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT SNOWBALL COOKIES



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These bite-sized buttery, nutty cookies coated generously in confectioners' sugar are a holiday classic. This version is loaded with chopped chocolate and cocoa because we can't resist that chocolate-hazelnut combo.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield About 24 chocolate-hazelnut snowball cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup blanched hazelnuts
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350˚ F. Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and bake on the lower rack until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Pulse the hazelnuts in a food processor until finely ground. Add the flour, cocoa powder and salt and pulse to combine.
  • Beat the butter in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and the vanilla; beat on low speed until combined, then increase the speed to medium high and beat until well combined. Reduce the speed to low again, add the flour mixture and beat until combined. Beat in the chopped chocolate. Cover the dough and refrigerate until slightly firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into balls. Arrange about 2 inches apart on 2 unlined baking sheets. Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies spread slightly, have a matte finish and look slightly darker around the edges, 18 to 24 minutes. Let the cookies cool 5 minutes on the pans, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  • Put the remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl. Gently roll the cookies in the sugar to coat completely, rerolling as needed. Dust the tops of the cookies with cocoa powder.

DOUBLE DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT COOKIES



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These are sort of like Nutella® in cookie form.

Provided by noraspice

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Nut Cookie Recipes     Hazelnut

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter, at room temperature
¾ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ ounces 70% dark chocolate, melted
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped
¼ cup roasted hazelnuts, finely ground

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add sugar and salt; beat until combined. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well-blended. Blend in melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and espresso. Mix in flour gradually, until batter is smooth. Fold in chocolate chips, chopped hazelnuts, and ground hazelnuts.
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of cookie batter 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Use the back of a wet fork to flatten each cookie slightly, making a crisscross pattern.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and edges start to darken, about 15 minutes. Let cool a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 82.3 mg, Sugar 9 g

CHOCOLATE SNOWBALLS



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This is my favorite Christmas cookie recipe. The cookies remind me of the snowballs I'd pack as a child during winters here in Wisconsin. -Dee Derezinski, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 cup (6 ounces) chocolate chips
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set and bottoms are lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool completely on wire racks. If desired, reroll cookies in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT SPOONS



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My daughter has a great time decorating spoons with mini M&M's, Sno-Caps and sprinkles. She likes to stir them into hot chocolate or eat as is. -January Brylow, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup Nutella
12 metal or plastic spoons
3/4 pound white candy coating, melted
Optional toppings: assorted colored sugars, small or crushed candies and colored sprinkles

Steps:

  • Place 2 teaspoons Nutella onto each spoon. Dip spoons quickly in melted candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Decorate with toppings if desired. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set., Use to stir servings of hot cocoa.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the snowballs will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the snowballs hold their shape in the oven.
  • Bake the snowballs until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Roll the snowballs in powdered sugar while they are still warm. This will help the sugar stick and give the snowballs a festive look.
  • Store the snowballs in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Chocolate hazelnut snowballs are a delicious and easy-to-make holiday treat. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, and gift-giving. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these festive treats that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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