Description
Delightful Minty Snowball Cookies capture winter’s whimsy with their cool peppermint twist and powdery white coating. Cool crumbles melt delicately, leaving sweet memories of holiday cheer that invite you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips or finely chopped dark chocolate
Flavoring Ingredients:
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Green or red sanding sugar (optional, for a festive touch)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an optimal baking surface.
- Create a smooth, creamy base by thoroughly blending butter and powdered sugar until the mixture achieves a light, airy texture. Introduce vanilla and peppermint extracts to infuse delightful aromatic notes.
- Gradually incorporate flour and salt into the mixture, gently folding until the ingredients harmonize without overmixing. Delicately integrate mini chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Craft uniform spherical morsels by rolling the dough into consistent 1-inch rounds, positioning them methodically across the prepared baking sheet with slight separation.
- Transfer the cookie sheet to the preheated oven, allowing the delicate treats to bake for 10-12 minutes. Watch carefully to ensure they set without developing excessive browning.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, allow cookies a brief 5-minute resting period to stabilize their structure.
- While still warm, tenderly envelop each cookie in a generous coating of powdered sugar. For a festive flourish, consider incorporating green or red sanding sugar into the powdery mixture.
- permit the cookies to cool completely, then perform a second sugar dusting to achieve a more pronounced, elegant white exterior.
- Preserve the delicate morsels in an airtight container, maintaining their freshness at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and ensure a more compact cookie texture.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother mixing and better cookie consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend, which adds a nutty undertone.
- Create flavor variations by swapping peppermint extract with orange or almond extract for a different festive twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg