Description
Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are buttery, tender cookies infused with refreshing peppermint extract and dotted with mini chocolate chips. Rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy finish, these festive treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet minty bite.
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 and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking during baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which will help create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Extracts: Mix in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract, blending well to distribute the flavors evenly throughout the dough.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and optional salt to the wet mixture, stirring until a consistent dough forms without overmixing to keep the cookies delicate.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the dough to ensure even distribution without breaking the chips.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls and place them spaced out on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until they are set but not browned, maintaining their soft texture.
- Initial Cool and Sugar Coating: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up slightly, then roll them carefully in powdered sugar while still warm to start the snowy coating.
- Final Cool and Sugar Coating: Allow the cookies to cool completely, then roll them in powdered sugar again to achieve a beautiful, snowy finish and enhance their sweetness and texture.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and tender.
- Use fresh peppermint extract for a bright mint flavor.
- Rolling in powdered sugar twice enhances the classic snowball look and adds extra sweetness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Optional salt helps to balance sweetness but can be omitted if preferred.
