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Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies for Festive Joy

Delight in Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies, an irresistible festive treat that combines buttery goodness with peppermint and chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened, not melted.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Extra for rolling after baking.
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use spoon and level method.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Regular chips can be used too.
  • 1 drop Green Food Coloring (optional) Matcha powder can be substituted.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add peppermint and vanilla extracts, and optional green food coloring; mix until evenly combined.
  4. Whisk together flour and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
  6. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until bottoms are golden and tops look slightly underbaked.
  8. Allow cooling for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar and transfer to wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.

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