Begin by gathering all your ingredients and ensuring you have a clean working space. Measure out the almond flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt and combine them in a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk to blend these dry ingredients thoroughly, ensuring there are no lumps.
Next, finely chop the crystallized ginger, and add it to the dry mixture along with the orange zest. The ginger will add a delightful spiciness, while the orange zest will provide a refreshing citrus aroma to the snowballs.
In a separate bowl, mix the melted coconut oil and vanilla extract until combined. Gradually add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring well to combine everything into a cohesive dough. The coconut oil not only provides moisture but also contributes to the flavor.
Once the dough is well mixed, you should be able to form a ball. If it feels too crumbly, you can add a splash of water, one teaspoon at a time, until it holds together.
Take tablespoons of the dough and roll them into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them onto a parchment-lined tray, ensuring they are spaced out adequately.
Chill the rolled snowballs in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This will help them firm up and makes them easier to coat in chocolate later.
While the snowballs are cooling, melt the dark chocolate chips using a double boiler or in the microwave. If using a microwave, heat in short bursts of 20 seconds, stirring in between to prevent overheating.
Once the snowballs are chilled, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, making sure it is entirely coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off and then transfer them back onto the parchment paper.
Before the chocolate hardens, sprinkle a little powdered sugar over the tops for that snowy effect. If you want more sweetness, feel free to roll them in powdered sugar after the chocolate sets.
Let the chocolate-covered snowballs sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens fully. You can also refrigerate them to speed up the process.
Serve your delicious Dark Chocolate & Orange Ginger Snowballs as a festive treat or store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy your sweet creations!
Additional Information:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Chilling time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12 snowballs
Approximate calorie count per serving: 150 calories
