Thursday, December 16, 2010

Day 16: Chocolate Snowballs

Chocolate Snowballs

Ingredients

* 3/4 cup butter, softened
* 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
* 1 egg
* 1/4 cup milk
* 1 teaspoon Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup baking cocoa
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
* Confectioners' sugar

Directions

* In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
* Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until tops are crackled. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Roll in confectioners' sugar. Yield: 6 dozen.

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