Description
These Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are a festive and delightful treat combining the classic buttery snowball cookie with refreshing peppermint and mini chocolate chips. Soft and crumbly, with a dusting of powdered sugar for a snowy appearance, they make a perfect holiday dessert or anytime indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 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)
For Rolling
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and ½ cup powdered sugar using a mixer until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Add Extracts: Stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract, mixing well to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and the optional salt to the wet mixture, mixing continuously until a soft dough forms that holds together.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring they are evenly incorporated without overmixing.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet, giving room for slight spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are set but not browned, preserving their soft texture.
- Initial Cooling and Sugar Coating: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While still warm, gently roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat them evenly.
- Final Cooling and Coating: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely. Once cooled, roll the cookies again in powdered sugar for that signature snowy finish and extra sweetness.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, you can increase the peppermint extract slightly but be cautious as it can be overpowering.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted to achieve the right cookie texture.
- Cookies remain soft and buttery; avoid overbaking to prevent dryness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Rolling cookies twice in powdered sugar creates the classic snowy appearance and adds extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
