They've got a soft slightly chewy bite to them like a brownie. ย I love how they look like a snowflake's fallen onto a chocolate cookie. ย And no two are exactly alike either! ย They're the perfect bite size for both big kids and little kids.
How to Make Chocolate Snowflake Cookies
- In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder and ยผ teaspoon salt.ย Set aside.
- In a small pot, melt 5 tablespoons butter.ย Then stir in 6 tablespoons cocoa powder.ย
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of sugar.
- Transfer the sugar, butter, cocoa mixture to a large bowl and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 eggs.ย Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating each really well before you add the next.ย
- Mix in ยฝ of the the flour mixture and then mix in the other ยฝ until just combined.ย
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least a ยฝ an hour.
- Roll dough into small balls (ยฝ to 1 inch) and roll in powdered sugar.ย
- Place cookies 2 inches apart and bake at 400F on a baking sheet for 8 minutes.ย ย
Expert Tips for Fantastic Chocolate Snowflake Cookies
- Use a small ice cream scooper (disher) to portion out dough to make your snowflakes the same size.
- Coat your hands in confectioners sugar (powdered sugar) to keep the dough from sticking to your hands while you roll the dough into balls.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silmat mat to make clean up a snap!
- Make sure your oven is set to 400F (not 350F).ย The extra heat helps expand the cookie quickly, breaking the powdered sugar crust to create the "snowflake" effect.
Baking Powder vs. Baking Soda
In a nutshell, the basic difference between these two is easy to remember: Powder PUFFS and Soda SPREADS.ย They're both leavening agents meaning they used to create lift (rise) in baked goods by producing carbon dioxide. Baking powder contains baking soda and therefore has a greater puff effect.ย Still curious?ย Here's a more in depth article you can chew on.Can you make them ahead?
Yes!ย This is a simple recipe, no mixer required, and you can make the batter a week ahead or freeze it until you're ready to bake.ย I found this recipe for Chocolate Snowflake Cookies years ago when I first started Lakeside Table on the Penzey'sย web sight and had to give it a go. ย I'm so happy I did!ย ย
Baking with kids
Chocolate Snowflake Cookiesย are fun to make with kidsย too. ย Have your little onesย roll them into balls and push them around powered sugar "snow mounds."ย This is loads of fun for sticky little hands!ย ยVariations
This is a great cookie for add-ins!ย Sprinkle in a few mini chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or your favorite nuts into the dough before you roll it into balls.ย If you add nuts, make sure you toast them a bit.ย Otherwise they can make your cookie a little bitter. If you find yourself with too many peppermint candy canes after the holidays, bust some up into small pieces and mix them into the dough.ย Chocolate and mint is a classic combo! Play around with different cocoa powders!ย I had some black cocoa powder left over from these homemade Oreo cookies that I mixed (ยฝ & ยฝ) with Hershey's cocoa powder.ย It made for an even more dramatic contrast against the white "snowflake" crinkle.A Winter Baby Shower
December 2015, I gave my girlfriend's daughter a baby shower. ย Natalie was born happy and healthy and she is beyond precious! ย One of Ashley's (Natalie's mom) favoriteย desserts are brownies.ย ย
Since the shower was in December and we were anticipating a snow fall, we themed it "Baby, it's cold outside" complete with pink & white snowflakes and of course plenty of chocolate snowflake cookies!ย 
Use any excuse you want to make these adorable little snowflake brownie bites!ย I know you'll love them as much as we do.
Baby Shower Chocolate Snowflake Cookies
These are so much FUN to make with kids and so good to eat! ย If you like brownies, you'll love these chewy cookies with "snowflake" cracks on top. | www.lakesidetable.com
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 50 cookies
Calories 43.48 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ยผ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- ยฝ cup powdered sugar
Equipment
- medium bowl
- large bowl
- small saucepan
- pastic wrap
- sifter
- measuring cups and spoons
- cookie sheet
- cooling rack
- parchment paper
Instructions
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Sift flour, baking powder, and salt in the medium bowl. ย Set aside.
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In the small saucepan, melt butter over low heat and then add the cocoa powder. ย Blend well.
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Remove from heat and stir in sugar. ย Transfer this to the large mixing bowl.
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Add the vanilla, the eggs (one at a time, stirring well in between).
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Slowly stir in the flour mixture to the cocoa mixture. ย Mix well.
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Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least a ยฝ hour.
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Preheat the oven to 400ยบ.
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Roll the chilled dough into ยฝ inch balls and roll in the powdered sugar.*
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Place the cookie balls on a parchment lined cookie sheet, 2 inches apart, and bake for 8 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Thank you Penzey'sย for a great recipe! ย I love your spices too!
*Coat your hands with powdered sugar to easier rolling!
Nutrition Facts
Baby Shower Chocolate Snowflake Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43.48
Calories from Fat 13
% Daily Value*
Fat 1.41g2%
Saturated Fat 0.83g5%
Cholesterol 9.56mg3%
Sodium 24.44mg1%
Potassium 22.33mg1%
Carbohydrates 7.51g3%
Fiber 0.27g1%
Sugar 5.2g6%
Protein 0.61g1%
Vitamin A 44.49IU1%
Calcium 5.93mg1%
Iron 0.24mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Lynn says
Thanks for a great recipe! I made these with my kids and they turned out really good. They're messy but the powdered sugar tip really worked. I'll make them again!
Geri says
These are like soft fudgy cookies. Very chocolatey. Best when eaten warm with a glass of cold milk.
TIna Fleenor says
These look so good!!!
Madalaine says
Thanks, Tina!
Carol says
For some reason my recipe never turns out right, yours is slightly different and I love the tip about putting powdered sugar on your hands before rolling. I am adding this to my list of cookies to make soon.
Lori Daine says
I have made these, and they are a hit with everyone. Followed the recipe exactly. Great tip with fingers and powdered sugar. I made these as a kid with my Mom's recipe, and this is exactly the same! Same great taste.
Madalaine says
I'm so happy you enjoyed these, Lori!
Lala says
Blech! Too small, not fudgy nor chocolatey. Big disappointment.
Madalaine says
So sorry you didn't like this recipe. That's always a real bummer. However... I really appreciate that you took the time to rate this recipe and review it!!! Thank you so much!!!
IF you decide to try this recipe again (and really why would you if you didn't like it... But, if you did) try making a test batch first with 2 or 3. Make them a little larger and you can even increase the cocoa powder by 2 Tablespoons OR mix in 2 oz of shaved semi-sweet baking chocolate. Sugar and chocolate add to the moistness (is that even a word?) of baked goods. You can also cut back on the baking time to get a chewier/fudgy consistency. Try 1 of these things, not all of them at once. Lol I hope this helps you or anyone reading this. Happy cooking!!!
Diane says
I had the same recipe in my recipe file and have made them a few times. There's no way I got 50 cookies out of them - barely half of that. Guess I need to make them smaller.
Madalaine says
Hi Diane! I do make mine pretty small. Bite-size actually! Lol Happy New Year!
Michelle Hanley says
I love brownies, Can't wait to take a bite into this!
Amia says
I made these amazing cookies about a week ago! My daughter and I (lets be honest, my daughter) really loved the whole powdered sugar mess! We had a blast making them and could hardly keep ourselves from gobbling them all down when they came out of the oven! I did add shaved milk chocolate (thats all I had handy) and I think it took it up another level! Can't wait to make these again!
Madalaine says
How awesome! Thank you, Amia! That's what cooking/baking is all about... Having FUN in the kitchen and making memories!!! Happy New Year!!!
Madalaine says
That sounds like such a sweet memoryโliterally and figuratively! ๐ The powdered sugar mess is half the fun, and adding shaved milk chocolate? Genius! ๐ซ I bet that extra touch made them even more irresistible. So glad you and your daughter had a blast baking togetherโthose are the moments that make recipes truly special! โค๏ธ๐ช