Cocoa Bombs

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup margarine, at room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 3 ounces finely ground almonds (walnuts may also be used)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Beat butter, margarine and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in vanilla extract and water and blend thoroughly.
  4. Beat in cocoa.
  5. Slowly add flour and nuts and mix until completely incorporated.
  6. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place on ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Flatten balls slightly.
  8. Bake until cookies are set but not browned, about 8 minutes.
  9. Roll in powdered sugar while still warm. Do not skip this step.
  10. When cooled, roll in powdered sugar again (or sift powdered sugar over tops). Do not skip this step.
  11. Note: This type of cookie tends to be on the dry side. If you want it to be moister, try underbaking by 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

880 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.3g 27% DV
Total Fat 61.5g 79% DV
Carbs 70.2g 26% DV
Fiber 13.7g 49% DV
Sugar 29.2g 58% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 172.8mg 8% DV
Potassium 652.3mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 126.8mg 10% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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