Description
Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are delightful bite-sized treats bursting with refreshing peppermint flavor and mini chocolate chips. These buttery cookies are rolled in powdered sugar to create a snowy, festive appearance, making them perfect for holidays or any special occasion.
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 the 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 powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your dough.
- Add Extracts: Mix in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract thoroughly to infuse the dough with rich and refreshing flavors.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour and salt (if using) into the wet mixture, mixing until a uniform dough forms without overworking it.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution without breaking them.
- Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are set but not browned, preserving their soft texture.
- Initial Cooling and Rolling: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll each cookie in powdered sugar while still warm to adhere the coating.
- Final Cooling and Coating: Let the cookies cool completely, then roll them in powdered sugar again to achieve a snowy, festive finish.
Notes
- For best results, ensure butter is softened to room temperature before mixing.
- Do not overbake the cookies to keep them soft and tender.
- The double rolling in powdered sugar creates the classic snowball effect.
- Optional salt balances the sweetness but can be omitted for a purely sweet profile.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
