Surprise Snowballs
Surprise Snowballs are delightful cookies featuring a tender, buttery base filled with a hidden chocolate-covered peanut center. Coated in powdered sugar, these treats offer a sweet, nutty flavor with a satisfying crunch. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a charming homemade gift, they appeal to all ages.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter on medium speed until softened.
- Add sugar and salt; beat until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
- Gradually add flour on low speed until combined.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Press a piece of chocolate-covered peanut into the center of each ball and shape the dough around it.
- Place the balls about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Place powdered sugar in a plastic bag.
- Transfer 2 to 3 cookies at a time into the bag using a spatula.
- Gently shake the bag to coat the cookies with powdered sugar.
- Cool the cookies on a cooling rack.
- Once cooled, gently shake the cookies again to coat them with powdered sugar.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
739
kcal
37% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).