Description
Delight in these Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies, a festive twist on the classic snowball cookie with mini chocolate chips mixed into a tender, buttery dough. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are rolled in powdered sugar to create a beautiful snowy coating and offer the perfect balance of rich chocolate and sweet vanilla flavor, ideal for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
For Coating
- Additional powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until evenly incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually incorporate 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt into the creamed butter mixture. Mix just until the dough begins to come together, being careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently stir 3/4 cup of mini chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll each into a 1-inch ball. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet spaced about 1 inch apart to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden. Note that the tops will remain pale and not browned.
- Cool and Coat: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat. Once the cookies are fully cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for a second, snowy coating to achieve the classic snowball look and sweetness.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Do not overmix the dough when adding flour to keep the cookies tender, not tough.
- Rolling the cookies twice in powdered sugar ensures a beautiful snowy appearance and enhances sweetness.
- Use mini chocolate chips for even distribution without disrupting the cookie texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
