Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

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These Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are a delightful and festive spin on the traditional snowball cookie. With their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture, refreshing mint flavor, and pops of chocolate chips, these cookies are like a winter wonderland in dessert form. Perfect for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat. Let’s roll up these minty, chocolatey snowballs and bring some cheer to your kitchen!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Festive & Fun: The mint-chocolate combination is perfect for the holidays, but delicious year-round.
  • No Chill Required: These cookies come together quickly without needing to chill the dough.
  • Melt-In-Your-Mouth Texture: Rich, buttery cookies rolled in powdered sugar create a soft, snowy finish.
  • Customizable: Adjust the mint flavor or add festive sprinkles for extra flair.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract (adjust to taste for desired mintiness)
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (mini chips work well for even distribution)

Optional for Decoration:

  • Green food coloring (for a festive minty look)
  • Sprinkles or crushed candy canes for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside.

2. Cream the Butter and Sugar

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  2. Beat in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract until fully combined. If using food coloring, add a few drops and mix until evenly distributed.

3. Mix in the Dry Ingredients

  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  2. Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula to avoid breaking them.


 

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