Description
These Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional snowball cookies, with a hint of mint and bursts of mini chocolate chips in every bite. The perfect treat for the holiday season!
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
- 2–3 drops green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts, and add green food coloring if using.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Form Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place on baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden but tops remain pale.
- Cool and Coat: Cool for 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Let cool completely, then roll in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.
Notes
- These cookies can be made ahead and frozen.
- Swap in dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor, or add crushed peppermint candy for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
