Chocolate Snowballs

By Johanna

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon 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

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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.

2. 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.