Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are the perfect blend of refreshing mint and rich chocolate. These cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth, and have that classic snowball cookie texture. Here’s the full recipe:

Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ⅔ cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mint extract or peppermint extract
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips (or regular chocolate chips, chopped)
• Additional powdered sugar for rolling (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. Cream the Butter and Powdered Sugar:

   • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sifted powdered sugar together using an electric mixer. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

3. Add the Flour, Salt, and Mint Extract:

   • Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until just combined.
   • Stir in the mint extract (or peppermint extract), which will give your cookies that refreshing minty flavor.

4. Add the Chocolate Chips:

   • Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips (or chopped regular chocolate chips) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

5. Shape the Dough into Balls:

   • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.

6. Bake:

   • Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still be soft, as they will firm up while cooling.

7. Cool and Roll in Powdered Sugar (Optional):

   • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then gently roll them in powdered sugar while they’re still warm to give them that classic snowball cookie look.

8. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Once completely cooled, enjoy your minty, chocolatey snowball cookies!

Tips:

• For an extra minty kick, you can add a few drops of green food coloring to the dough to make them festive for holidays like St. Patrick’s Day or Christmas.
• These cookies store well in an airtight container and make great gifts!

These Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are soft, buttery, and full of minty goodness with a touch of chocolate—perfect for any occasion. Enjoy! 🍪🍃🍫