Description
Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are a festive and delicious treat with a perfect balance of buttery richness and refreshing mint flavor. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are filled with mini chocolate chips and dusted with powdered sugar, making them a perfect choice for holidays, parties, or anytime you want a special dessert. With their light, fluffy texture and minty twist, these cookies are sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp peppermint extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup mini chocolate chips
¼ tsp salt (optional)
½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and peppermint extract, mixing well to combine.
- Gradually add the flour and salt (if using), mixing until a dough forms.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while they’re still warm.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely, then roll them in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.
Notes
If dough is too sticky, refrigerate for about 30 minutes before rolling.
For gluten-free cookies, use a suitable gluten-free flour blend.
You can use regular-sized chocolate chips, but mini chips blend more evenly.
Peppermint extract can be substituted with more vanilla extract or almond extract if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 24 cookies
