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Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies Recipe

Delightful Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1.5 cups Unsalted Butter can use salted butter—just omit additional salt
  • 0.75 cups Powdered Sugar brings sweetness and aids in achieving a tender crumb
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract enhances flavor and adds a warm depth
  • 0.75 teaspoon Salt balances the sweetness; adjust if using salted butter
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour provides structure; no substitutes recommended
  • 2 cups Mini Chocolate Chips gives melty pockets of chocolate throughout
For Dusting
  • Additional Powdered Sugar sprinkle generously for presentation and sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream 1 ½ cups of softened unsalted butter until light and creamy.
  3. Add ¾ cup of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and ¾ teaspoon of salt to the creamed butter and mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add in 3 cups of all-purpose flour and mix until fully integrated.
  5. Gently fold in 2 cups of mini chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
  8. Immediately sprinkle with additional powdered sugar while warm.
  9. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For better texture, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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