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Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

Soft, buttery snowball cookies with mini chocolate chips and a hint of mint, coated in powdered sugar. Perfect for holidays and winter gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus extra for rolling
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract and peppermint extract (if using).
  4. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Fold in mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake 12–15 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden but tops remain pale.
  8. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while warm.
  9. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, rolling once more in powdered sugar if desired.
  10. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Notes

For extra festive touch, sprinkle with crushed candy canes or drizzle with melted chocolate. Cookies can also be frozen for later use.