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Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies rolled in powdered sugar, showcasing mint and chocolate flavors.

Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

Delicious minty chocolate cookies that are cute and festive, perfect for cookie trays during the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Use good quality butter for best flavor.
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar Some for the dough, lots for rolling.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds a bakery flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint extract Start small; you can always add more.
  • 2 1/4 cups All purpose flour Flour helps hold the cookies together.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Mini chocolate chips Mini chips help the dough balls hold together.
  • 1-2 drops Green food coloring Optional for a minty color effect.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add vanilla extract and peppermint extract, mixing until combined.
  4. Mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
  5. Fold in mini chocolate chips and the optional green food coloring.
  6. Scoop and roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set, not browned.
  2. Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
  3. Once fully cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a thicker coating.

Notes

Do not overbake the cookies to avoid them from becoming dry. If the dough is too soft, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before rolling.