Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
These delightful cookies bring back childhood memories with their soft texture, rich chocolate chips, and snowy powdered sugar coating.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature for easy creaming.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar For the cookie mixture.
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Forms the tender base of the cookies.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness.
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips Offers a burst of chocolate in every bite.
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling) To give the cookies a snowy finish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden while the tops remain pale.
- Let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes, then roll them in the remaining powdered sugar.
- For an extra snowy appearance, roll in powdered sugar a second time once completely cooled.
Notes
Cookies are great for gifts, gatherings, or a cozy treat with your favorite beverage. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.