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Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball cookies

Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball cookies
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Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are tender, buttery cookies with a festive mint and melty chocolate chip twist. Perfect for holidays or year-round treats, these cookies combine the classic snowball texture with a refreshing mint flavor and bursts of chocolate, making them irresistibly delicious and easy to make for bakers of all levels.

Ingredients

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Basic Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Optional Variations

  • Substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour for gluten-free option
  • Use dark chocolate chunks instead of mini chocolate chips
  • Use white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies instead of chocolate chips
  • Use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan version
  • Fold in 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts for extra crunch

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar: Beat the unsalted butter and 1 cup powdered sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy. This step is essential to creating the delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture of the cookies.
  2. Add flavor extracts: Mix in the mint extract and vanilla extract thoroughly, ensuring the dough captures the refreshing mint flavor paired with a warm vanilla undertone.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently to maintain a soft dough without overworking it.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in mini chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough to ensure chocolate in every bite while keeping the tender texture intact.
  5. Shape and bake: Chill the dough for 30 minutes to make shaping easier and prevent spreading. Then, form the dough into small, uniform balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, until the edges just start to set but the cookies remain soft.
  6. Coat with powdered sugar: Allow the cookies to cool slightly before rolling them in powdered sugar to create the classic snowball appearance. For extra snowy perfection, roll once while warm and again after completely cooling.

Notes

  • Chill dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and ease handling.
  • Use room temperature butter for better blending and a tender texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to maintain a light, crumbly cookie.
  • Spoon and level flour when measuring to avoid dry cookies.
  • Roll cookies twice in powdered sugar for a perfect snowy finish.

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