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Minty Snowball Cookies Recipe

Minty Snowball Cookies Recipe

4.6 from 27 reviews

Delight your taste buds with these festive Minty Snowball Cookies. A perfect blend of buttery sweetness, chocolate, and refreshing peppermint, these cookies are a holiday favorite.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Add-Ins:

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup finely crushed peppermint candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
  4. Form and Bake: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the bottoms are just lightly golden.
  5. Finish: Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in additional powdered sugar. Let cool completely and roll again for a snowy finish.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • You can freeze the dough balls and bake straight from frozen—just add an extra minute or two to the bake time.

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