Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
Indulge in the festive delight of Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies, a treat that captures the essence of joy and warmth with every bite. These enchanting cookies blend cool mint and rich chocolate into a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Dusted with powdered sugar to resemble glistening snowballs, they are perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a holiday celebration or a cozy afternoon snack. This simple recipe invites you to create unforgettable moments with loved ones as you bake these sweet gems together. Each cookie embodies the spirit of celebration and is sure to leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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, divided
- Optional: Green Food Coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and peppermint extracts (and food coloring if using) until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop and roll dough into balls, placing them on prepared baking sheets about an inch apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain pale.
- Cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar; allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg