Description
Mint chocolate chip snowball cookies bring pure winter joy right to your kitchen, dusted with powdered sugar and packed with holiday cheer. Bake these delightful morsels that melt in your mouth and watch friends and family smile with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 12 drops green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Cream 1 cup softened unsalted butter with ½ cup powdered sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and 12 drops green food coloring, blending thoroughly to create a soft mint hue.
- Gradually fold 2 cups all-purpose flour and ¼ teaspoon salt into the butter mixture until a smooth dough develops.
- Gently incorporate ½ cup mini chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Measure out small portions and roll the dough into 1-inch round balls, placing them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350°F, watching for slightly set edges without significant browning.
- Remove from oven and while cookies are still warm, delicately roll each one in 1 cup of powdered sugar.
- Allow cookies to cool completely, then roll a second time in powdered sugar for a festive, snow-dusted appearance.
- Store your mint chocolate chip snowballs in an airtight container for maximum freshness.
Notes
- Bring butter to room temperature for easier creaming, ensuring a smoother, more uniform dough.
- Use pure peppermint extract for the most authentic mint flavor, avoiding artificial alternatives.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping if it feels too soft, helping cookies hold their shape better.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend and check that your chocolate chips are also gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 128 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg