The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in festive treats that bring warmth and joy to your celebrations. Among the many classic Christmas cookies, Mint Snowball Cookies stand out as a delightful twist on the traditional snowball cookie.
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These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are infused with refreshing mint flavor and generously coated in powdered sugar, making them look like little snowy orbs — perfect for adding a touch of winter magic to your holiday cookie tray.
If you’re looking for a simple yet impressive cookie recipe to bake this Christmas, Mint Snowball Cookies are an excellent choice.
They’re easy to make, kid-friendly, and offer a cool peppermint flavor that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the powdered sugar. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, preparing gifts for friends and family, or simply craving a festive treat, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients:
- 1 c. butter, softened
- 2/3 c. powdered sugar
- 2 1/4 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. spearmint extract
- Green food coloring
- 3/4 c. chocolate chips
Beat butter and powdered sugar together until creamy. Mix in flour, salt, and mint extract until just combined. Add a few drops of green food coloring and stir. Add more food coloring if necessary to achieve desired color.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Cover the bowl of dough with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 30-45 minutes. Dough needs to be chilled before baking.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Form dough into 1 inch balls and place on baking sheet on a baking mat or parchment paper to keep them from sticking to the pan.
Bake for about 7 minutes, or until very lightly browned on the bottoms of the cookies. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Place cookies several at a time in a pie pan that has the powdered sugar in it. Sprinkle the warm cookies with powdered sugar and then let cool completely on waxed paper. After the cookies are cooled roll them in powdered sugar again.
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