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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Cookies & Bars

    Chocolate Peppermint Snowball Cookies

    Published: Dec 19, 2016 · Modified: May 14, 2021 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 21 Comments

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    Easy Chocolate Peppermint Snowball Cookies that are made gluten-free with almond flour and sweetened with coconut sugar and organic powdered sugar.

    cookies rolled in powdered sugarWe were hit with some serious wintry weather this weekend. The kind of dreadfully cold and snowy weather that causes you to start hibernation practices immediately.

    And in just the same way it seems illness always does, the forced slow-down due to road conditions— and maybe more importantly, avoiding the cold in general—was much needed and welcomed. And an excuse to make more of these chocolate peppermint snowballs wasn't so bad either.

    chocolate cookie balls on baking sheetCookies for the Season

    Snowball cookies—also known in other variations as Russian tea cakes, Italian wedding cookies, or butterballs— require simple ingredients and even simpler preparation.

    chocolate cookiesThe almond flour and cocoa powder in this recipe meld beautifully with the creamed butter and coconut sugar to transform into a cookie that I assure you no one would guess was gluten-free.

    Chocolate Peppermint Snowball Cookies Recipe (gluten-free) | saltedplains.comA quick note: Be sure the chocolate peppermint snowball cookies have cooled completely before rolling them in the powdered sugar. This will ensure that they firm up and won't crumble when time to coat.

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    chocolate cookie balls with powdered sugar

    Chocolate Peppermint Snowball Cookies(Gluten-Free)

    Chocolate Peppermint Snowball Cookies that are easy, delicious, and gluten-free.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    Servings: 18 cookies
    Calories: 101kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
    • ¼ cup coconut sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
    • 1 ¼ cup almond flour (not meal) 125 g
    • ¼ cup arrowroot starch (cornstarch would work as well) 32 g
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder 20 g
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup organic powdered sugar for rolling

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, cream butter and coconut sugar with an electric mixer until fully combined. Add the remainder of the ingredients except for powdered sugar. Mix until batter forms, about 2-3 minutes. Place bowl in freezer to chill for about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Once dough has chilled, rolled dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes (careful not to overbake) and place baking sheet on wire rack. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for about 10 minutes before removing and placing cookies directly on wire rack to cool completely.
    • Place powdered sugar on a plate. Once cookies are completely cool, roll cookies in powdered sugar to coat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Chocolate Peppermint Snowball Cookies Recipe (gluten-free) | saltedplains.com

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    1. Ashlea Christopher

      December 22, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      Great cookies and so easy to make!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        January 04, 2017 at 6:45 pm

        So glad you enjoyed them!!

        Reply
    2. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps

      December 22, 2016 at 5:15 pm

      These are so beautiful! The perfect holiday treat.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        January 04, 2017 at 6:45 pm

        Thank you, Nicole! I hope you had a wonderful holiday! <3

        Reply
    3. amanda

      December 20, 2016 at 6:53 pm

      i had no idea these were a chocolate version of traditional snowballs, i just thought you named them that because of how they pretty they look. lol! clearly it has been a long few weeks. i love this rendition, and i'm sure they have superb texture with the almond flour + cocoa. glad you got some rest with the slow-down! xo

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      • Tessa

        December 21, 2016 at 5:25 pm

        Lol, I wish I was the one to come up with that! ;) They just melt in your mouth - and totally fuels my obsession with peppermint and chocolate. Snow days are the best. Hope you are staying warm up there! xo

        Reply
    4. traci | VanillaAndBean

      December 20, 2016 at 10:38 am

      These are genius Tessa!! I can see why one wouldn't know they're GF! Snowballs are among my favorite cookies.. add the chocolate and peppermint and I'm in cookie heaven! I hope you're staying warm... it's bitter out there! xo

      Reply
      • Tessa

        December 21, 2016 at 5:13 pm

        Thank you, Traci!! They just melt in your mouth. Chocolate and peppermint is my cookie heaven too. Happy holidays to you, my friend!! xoxo

        Reply
    5. Willow | Will Cook For Friends

      December 20, 2016 at 8:57 am

      Snowball cookies are one of my favorite cookies to eat, but you know what, I have never EVER made them. What's wrong with me?! Haha! These sound amazing with the peppermint and cocoa -- and your photos are so stunning, I feel like I could just reach through my screen and grab one! (I wish.) Pinning so I remember to try these sometime!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        December 21, 2016 at 4:56 pm

        Haha, I was like that for SO long! You need to change that. ;) Thanks so much for your kind words. I would definitely share some of these with you if I could - thank you, Willow!

        Reply
    6. Abby @ Heart of a Baker

      December 20, 2016 at 8:08 am

      Oh girl, I'm right there with you! When the wind was blowing in at -20 this weekend, all I wanted to do was bake cookies and hibernate until spring! I love these little minty powdered sugar rolled cookies, they are right up my cookie loving alley :) xoxo

      Reply
      • Tessa

        December 21, 2016 at 4:52 pm

        I think Earth Balance sticks would work well in this - I'm going to try in my next batch! :) It was so cold last week and now it feels great. That's the Midwest for you! xoxo

        Reply
    7. Kelsey @ Appeasing a Food Geek

      December 20, 2016 at 5:46 am

      Oooh so pretty! I totally feel you on the hibernation front when it comes to snowy weather. And these cookies look like just the thing to solve that problem! Happy Holidays Tessa! xoxo

      Reply
      • Tessa

        December 21, 2016 at 4:44 pm

        Cookies and hibernation just go hand in hand, I think. ;) Happy holidays, Kelsey! <3

        Reply
    8. Aysegul Sanford

      December 19, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      5 stars
      I love that this recipe has only a few ingredients and is so simple. They look so yummy making me want to reach into my computer screen and want to grab one.
      Happy holidays Tessa. Keep warm and safe. <3

      Reply
      • Tessa

        December 21, 2016 at 4:44 pm

        They are a low-stress cookie! ;) I wish I could share with you. Happy holidays to you! xo

        Reply
    9. Karlie

      December 19, 2016 at 4:59 pm

      These look perfect! And so simple! xo

      Reply
      • Tessa

        December 21, 2016 at 4:43 pm

        Thank you, Karlie! They really are so easy to make. Which is good and bad... ;)

        Reply
    10. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      December 19, 2016 at 2:50 pm

      You are coming up with all my favorites Tessa! I LOVE these! January is going to be a very long month at the gym for me!! Thanks so much for sharing and have an awesome holiday!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        December 21, 2016 at 4:42 pm

        Hahaha, I feel the same. January is going to be rough! Snowballs make me feel like a kid. ;) Happy holidays, Mary Ann! xoxo

        Reply

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