Description

These easy mint chocolate chip snowball cookies are tender, buttery, and coated in powdered sugar, resembling tiny snowballs. They combine the classic flavors of mint and chocolate, making them a perfect holiday treat.

Ingredients

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2 cups All-purpose flour
1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
1 cup Powdered sugar, plus extra for coating
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
½ teaspoon Peppermint extract
¼ teaspoon Salt
¾ cup Mini chocolate chips
½ cup Finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy
Step 3: Add the vanilla extract and peppermint extract to the butter mixture and beat well to combine
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined
Step 5: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and nuts (if using) with a spatula
Step 6: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets
Step 7: Bake for 12-14 minutes until set but not browned
Step 8: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar
Step 9: Once completely cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for a thicker coating

Notes

Make sure your butter is softened properly for the right texture.

Do not overbake the cookies; they will continue to cook slightly on the baking sheet.

Use a small cookie scoop for uniform sizing.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 12-14 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 145 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 45 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg