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Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in these Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies, a festive treat featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture infused with refreshing peppermint and studded with mini chocolate chips. Perfectly coated in powdered sugar for a snowy finish, these cookies make an irresistible holiday or anytime snack.

Ingredients

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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, forming a smooth base for the dough.
  3. Add Extracts: Mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts thoroughly to infuse the dough with a lovely aromatic flavor.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt (if using) to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the mini chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution for every bite.
  6. Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into approximately 1-inch diameter balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, just until they are set but not browned, retaining their tender texture.
  8. Initial Cooling and Rolling: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then gently roll each cookie in powdered sugar while still warm to begin the signature snowy coating.
  9. Final Cooling and Coating: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack, then roll them again in powdered sugar to achieve the full snowball effect and sweet finish.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use unsalted butter and adjust salt amount accordingly.
  • Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
  • Do not overbake to keep cookies tender and crumbly.
  • Double rolling in powdered sugar gives the characteristic snowball look and sweetness.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/mint-chocolate-chip-snowball-cookies-recipe-2/