Description
Delight in these Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies, a perfect blend of buttery, tender dough studded with mini chocolate chips and dusted generously with powdered sugar for a festive, snowy finish. These bite-sized treats are easy to make and ideal for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth cookie.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- Additional powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth and airy base for the dough. Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated for flavor enhancement.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt into the creamed mixture, stirring gently until the dough just comes together to avoid overmixing which can lead to tough cookies.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Stir in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough to ensure delicious chocolate in every bite.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into 1-inch balls. Arrange the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow for even spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes until the bottoms turn a light golden color, indicating they are cooked through while the tops remain pale and soft.
- Cool and Roll in Powdered Sugar: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. While still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar for the first coating. After they are completely cooled, roll them once more in powdered sugar for a beautiful snowy effect and extra sweetness.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and smoother dough.
- Do not overbake; the cookies should remain soft with lightly golden bottoms.
- Rolling cookies while warm helps the powdered sugar adhere better for a more pronounced snowball look.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for up to a week.
- Mini chocolate chips distribute better in the dough than regular-sized chips for consistent chocolate bursts.
