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Mint Chocolate Snowball Cookies

Soft, tender snowball cookies with chocolate chips and a refreshing hint of mint, perfect for holidays or cozy treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 0.75 cup mini chocolate chips
Coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix well.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes until set but still soft. Let cool 2–3 minutes.
  8. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Optional: sprinkle crushed peppermint candies or extra mini chocolate chips over the cookies for festive presentation.