Description
Delightfully buttery and tender Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies coated with a double dusting of powdered sugar for a festive, snowy finish. Perfectly bite-sized, these cookies combine the classic snowball texture with mini chocolate chips for a sweet surprise in every bite.
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 Rolling
- 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, about 2-3 minutes. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the bowl, mixing just until the dough starts to come together and no dry flour remains. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips evenly into the dough, ensuring every bite will have some chocolate delight.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll each into approximately 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the bottoms are just lightly golden. The tops should remain pale as the cookies finish baking.
- First Roll in Sugar: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While they are still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat thoroughly.
- Second Roll in Sugar: After the cookies have fully cooled to room temperature, roll them again in powdered sugar for a second, more pronounced snowy coating, completing their signature look and flavor.
Notes
- For best results, use softened but not melted butter to achieve the ideal texture.
- Rolling the cookies in powdered sugar twice ensures a beautiful, snowball-like appearance.
- Mini chocolate chips are preferred as they spread evenly and maintain the cookie’s soft texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing to prevent sogginess.
