Description
Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies: Cool, minty, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that taste like mint chocolate chip ice cream wrapped in a tender holiday cookie.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp mint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 3–4 drops green food coloring (optional)
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, mint extract, and green food coloring (if using).
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll into balls.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until set but not browned.
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar.
- Once fully cooled, roll again for an extra snowy finish.
Notes
- Optional green food coloring adds a festive look.
- For a stronger mint flavor, increase mint extract to 3/4 teaspoon.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Dusting with powdered sugar twice gives the classic snowy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American