Cozy Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
Soft, buttery snowball cookies with a refreshing hint of mint and mini chocolate chips, perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy winter evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (120g) chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), toasted
- 3/4 cup (135g) mini mint chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup powdered sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until pale, fluffy, and smooth.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until the dough is crumbly but holds together when pressed. Add about 1 teaspoon of milk if too dry.
- Fold in the toasted chopped nuts and mini mint chocolate chips gently to distribute evenly.
- Roll dough into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and place them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart on the prepared baking sheet without flattening.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until cookies are firm on the edges but still soft inside.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. While still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar until fully coated. Dust again once completely cooled for extra snowy effect.
Notes
Use softened butter, not melted, to prevent spreading. Toast nuts lightly for enhanced flavor. Use mini mint chocolate chips for even mint flavor distribution. If dough is sticky, chill for 15 minutes before shaping. Roll cookies in powdered sugar while warm for better coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 55
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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