Creating Chocolate Snowball Cookies is as simple as following these easy steps:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract until evenly combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
5. Mix Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
6. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
7. Form Cookies: Once chilled, take tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
8. Bake: Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until they are set.
9. Roll in Powdered Sugar: After removing the cookies from the oven, allow them to cool slightly before rolling them in powdered sugar.
10. Cool Completely: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

By following these steps, you’ll create a batch of Chocolate Snowball Cookies that are sure to delight!