Description
Delight in these classic Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies, tender buttery treats studded with mini chocolate chips and dusted generously with powdered sugar for a snowy finish. Perfectly baked with a soft crumb and sweet chocolate bursts, these cookies are a festive favorite enjoyed by all ages.
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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
For Rolling
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your 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, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined, releasing its sweet aroma.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until the dough forms; avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Evenly fold the mini chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them throughout for sweet bites.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into smooth, round balls using your hands to ensure uniform size for even baking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies are set but not browned, maintaining their soft texture.
- First Sugar Roll: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll them gently in powdered sugar while still warm to start the snowy coating.
- Final Sugar Coat: Once fully cooled, roll the cookies again in powdered sugar to create a beautiful snowy finish and extra sweetness.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to maintain a tender crumb.
- Rolling the cookies in powdered sugar twice helps achieve the characteristic snowball look and flavor.
- You can substitute mini chocolate chips with chopped nuts or leave them out for traditional snowball cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For extra flavor, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
