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Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Enjoy these Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies that combine buttery sweetness with a refreshing mint kick, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For sweetness and texture
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Adjust based on taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring Optional for festive color
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measured using the spoon and level method
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Can substitute with regular chips
For Rolling
  • 1 cup Extra Powdered Sugar For coating cookies

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a few drops of green food coloring. Mix on low speed until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Gradually add this to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing on low until combined.
  5. Fold in 1 cup of mini chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
  6. Scoop out about 1-inch portions of dough and roll them into balls, placing them on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then roll in extra powdered sugar while still warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is room temperature for best results. Store in an airtight container to preserve sweetness and texture.

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