Hot Chocolate Snowballs

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  • 18 mins

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 3 ounce cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup penzeys hot chocolate mix
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (substitute peppermint extract or favorite flavored liqueur)
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup extra powdered sugar for rolling

Preparation

Step 1

directions

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1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, hot chocolate mix, powdered sugar and vanilla.

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2. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and salt.

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3. Gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix until well blended.

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4. Stir in the pecans.

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5. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

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6. Preheat oven to 350°.

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7. Roll dough into 1 inch balls.

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8. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

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9. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until firm.

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10. Let cool on the baking sheets for 1-2 minutes.

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11. Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar and place on wire racks to cool.

Source: Penzys

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