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GF Dusted Chocolate Snowballs

Gluten-free chocolate cookies with a vegan option rich in chocolate flavor covered with powdered sugar. A holiday tradition and party favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: allergy-friendly, allergy-friendly easy homemade vegan cookies, baking, cookies, dairy-free, dessert, egg-free, gluten-free, holiday cookies
Servings: 40 Servings
Calories: 156kcal
Author: Mary Krick

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar ~ I used beet sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter - softened ~ I used a dairy-free substitute
  • 2 cups crunchy peanut butter ~ creamy is ok too, but I like the extra crunch. Sun-butter can be substituted.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup Gluen-free flour blend ~ I used King Arthur gluten-free flour blend. See my suggestions or any purchased blend.
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp xanthan gum ~ or guar gum (corn-free) for gluten-free cookies if the flour blend does not include one of these.
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ~ I used allergy-friendly mini semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • Powdered sugar for dusting. Optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375. Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone liners.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine butter or butter substitute with sugar. Beat until creamy.
  • Add peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl, stir to mix.
  • Add to creamed mixture. Mix on low speed or stir with a spoon.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Form balls with about 2 Tbsp of dough. Bake for about 15 minutes, depending on the size of the balls.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit to cool and become firmer. These are very fragile.
  • Using a turner, transfer to a wire rack or large flat container. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg