Description
Delicious peppermint snowball cookies coated with powdered sugar for a festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (120g) mini chocolate chips (or regular, if preferred)
- 1–2 drops green gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- PREHEAT THE OVEN: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- CREAM THE BUTTER AND SUGAR: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together for about 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- ADD EXTRACTS AND COLORING: Mix in the peppermint extract and vanilla extract. If using, add green gel food coloring and stir until the color is evenly distributed throughout the butter mixture.
- ADD FLOUR AND SALT: Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the bowl. Mix until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- FOLD IN CHOCOLATE CHIPS: Stir in the mini chocolate chips gently until they are evenly spread throughout the dough.
- FORM COOKIE BALLS: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- BAKE THE COOKIES: Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops will remain pale and soft, which is the correct texture for snowball cookies.
- FIRST SUGAR COATING: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat.
- SECOND SUGAR COATING: Once cookies are fully cooled, roll them in powdered sugar a second time to achieve a thick, snowy appearance.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of peppermint extract to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg