Description
Minty Snowball Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat! Buttery, tender, and infused with peppermint, these cookies melt in your mouth with each bite. Coated in powdered sugar for a festive snowy look, they’re easy to make and perfect for gifting or sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped mint chocolate (or mint chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms. Gently fold in the chopped mint chocolate.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the cookies remain pale.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while warm. Once fully cooled, roll again in powdered sugar for an extra snowy finish.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Notes
For a nutty version, add 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
Use dark chocolate for a richer taste or gluten-free flour for dietary needs.
Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too soft to handle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150 kcal
