Description
Indulge in the bliss of Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies, a festive delight that combines fluffy textures with refreshing mint and rich chocolate. These cookies, adorned with a dusting of powdered sugar, evoke holiday cheer and are perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, they promise to brighten up gatherings or cozy nights with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 drop green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder until combined.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, mint extract, and food coloring until well blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop rounded balls onto prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until puffed but soft in the center. Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg