Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies Recipe
These Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional snowball cookies, with a refreshing minty flavor and bursts of chocolate in every bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat anytime!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- green food coloring (optional)
- extra powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add extracts and color: Mix in the peppermint and vanilla extracts, and green food coloring if desired.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in the mini chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- Form dough balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden on the bottoms.
- Roll in sugar: Let the cookies cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar. Once fully cooled, roll again for a snowy finish.
Notes
- You can omit the food coloring for a natural look.
- For a richer mint flavor, use mint chocolate chips instead of plain.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
