Description
Irresistible Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crumb, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla and mint extracts.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool for a few minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while they are still warm.
- Allow to cool completely before serving or gifting.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality mint extract and do not overmix the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg