Double Chocolate Snowball Cookies (Russian Tea Cakes/Wedding Cookies)

unsweetened chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder + butter

Dark chocolate maintains richness with less sugar.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie alternative.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are lower in calories and still add crunch.

Add 1 cup of softened unsalted butter to a large bowl.

Mix in 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder until crumbly.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, then mix.

Gradually add 2 cups of flour and continue mixing until a cohesive dough forms.

Stir in 3/4 cup of mini chocolate chips and 3/4 cup of mint chocolate chips.

Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on a cookie sheet.

Bake for 8 to 11 minutes until they lose their glossy sheen.

Let cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar.

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