Description
These Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are a festive take on a classic treat! Buttery and melt-in-your-mouth, these cookies are packed with refreshing mint flavor and dotted with mini chocolate chips. The perfect combination of sweetness and minty goodness, they are ideal for holiday dessert tables or as a thoughtful gift for loved ones. With their tender texture and vibrant green hue, these cookies are sure to impress and quickly become a family favorite. Whether for a holiday celebration or a simple treat, they’re sure to bring joy and delight to any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add flavoring: Mix in the peppermint extract and green food coloring (if using) until evenly combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: Gradually add flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Shape cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set (cookies will not brown much).
- Roll in sugar: While warm, gently roll each cookie in powdered sugar. Let cool completely and roll a second time for a snowy finish.
- Serve & enjoy! Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, increase peppermint extract to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
- Swap mini chocolate chips with Andes mint baking chips for an extra minty kick.
- These cookies freeze well! Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg