Description
Delight in these Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies that combine the classic buttery snowball texture with the sweet surprise of mini chocolate chips. Perfectly soft and tender, rolled twice in powdered sugar for that signature snowy finish, these cookies are ideal for holiday treats or any time you crave a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth dessert.
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, beat together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the dough. Then incorporate the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt, stirring just until the dough comes together, ensuring you don’t overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough, distributing the chocolatey goodness in every bite.
- Form Cookie Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and gently roll each into a 1-inch ball. Place the cookie balls about 1 inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the bottoms are just lightly golden. Note that the tops will remain light and soft, not browned.
- Coat in Powdered Sugar: After removing the cookies from the oven, let them cool for 5 minutes to firm up slightly. While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar for the first coating. Once they have completely cooled, roll the cookies again for a second snow-like powdered sugar layer for the perfect finish.
Notes
- Use softened unsalted butter to ensure proper creaming and texture.
- Don’t overmix the dough once flour is added to maintain a tender crumb.
- Mini chocolate chips distribute better throughout the dough without weighing down the cookies.
- The two-step powdered sugar coating is key for achieving the classic snowball appearance.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
