Description
Delight in these irresistible Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies, featuring a tender, buttery dough studded with mini chocolate chips. Rolled twice in powdered sugar, these cookies offer a perfect snowy finish and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, ideal for holiday celebrations or any sweet craving.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 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 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This creates the foundation for the cookie’s tender texture.
- Add vanilla extract: Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well incorporated, imparting a fragrant sweetness to the dough.
- Combine dry ingredients: Gradually add 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the butter mixture. Mix just until the dough begins to come together, avoiding overmixing to maintain tenderness.
- Incorporate chocolate chips: Fold in 3/4 cup of mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough, ensuring each cookie will have delightful bursts of chocolate.
- Shape cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a 1-inch ball. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops will remain pale, maintaining a soft texture.
- Cool and coat: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm. Once fully cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for a second snowy coating that enhances their signature appearance.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to properly cream with sugar.
- Mini chocolate chips are preferred for even distribution, but regular-sized chips can be used.
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft with lightly golden bottoms.
- Double rolling in powdered sugar gives a beautiful snowy effect and extra sweetness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
