Description
Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies bring a festive twist to a classic favorite. These soft, buttery cookies are infused with refreshing mint and studded with mini chocolate chips, all enveloped in a snowy coating of powdered sugar. With their delightful melt-in-your-mouth texture and elegant appearance, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or any special occasion. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they will surely impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, then fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. Scoop into balls and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar twice for a snowy finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg