Description
These mint snowball cookies bring a refreshing holiday twist to a buttery classic. Made with a hint of mint extract and mini chocolate chips, they’re rolled in powdered sugar for that signature snowy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (120g) mini chocolate chips
- 1–2 drops green gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the peppermint extract and vanilla extract. If using, add green gel food coloring and stir until evenly distributed.
- Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the bowl. Mix until the dough just comes together.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips gently until evenly spread throughout the dough.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat.
- Once cookies are fully cooled, roll them in powdered sugar a second time for a thick, snowy appearance.
Notes
- Perfect for cookie exchanges and gifting.
- Ideal for anyone who loves mint cookies.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 11 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 26 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Holiday Treats