Description
Minty Snowball Cookies are delightful, buttery treats infused with refreshing peppermint and studded with mint chocolate pieces. These soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are generously coated in powdered sugar, giving them a charming snowy appearance perfect for holiday seasons or any time you crave a festive, minty dessert.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped mint chocolate (or mint chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the vanilla extract and peppermint extract, mixing well to combine all flavors.
- Prepare Dough: Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour and salt into the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Carefully fold in the finely chopped mint chocolate or mint chocolate chips to evenly distribute throughout the dough.
- Form Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 1 inch apart to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the cookies remain pale, ensuring a delicate texture.
- Cool and Coat: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then gently roll each warm cookie in powdered sugar to coat. Once fully cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again for an extra snowy finish that enhances their look and sweetness.
- Store: Store the fully cooled and coated cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier creaming.
- Mint chocolate chips can be substituted with chopped peppermint bark or regular chocolate chips for a different flavor twist.
- Rolling cookies twice in powdered sugar creates a beautiful ‘snowball’ effect and adds a touch of extra sweetness.
- Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their soft texture.
- If preferred, slightly chill the dough before rolling to make handling easier.
