Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon mint extract (or peppermint extract)
- Green gel food coloring (optional, for desired shade)
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Prep your baking sheet. Start by lining a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. This step keeps your cookies from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
- Cream the butter and sugar. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar together until it’s light and fluffy. This forms the creamy base of your dough.
- Add the dry ingredients and mint flavor. Gradually mix in the flour and salt, then stir in that refreshing mint extract. Don’t overdo it—just mix until everything is well combined.
- Get colorful! Add a few drops of green gel food coloring if you’re going for that festive vibe. Adjust the shade to your liking
- Fold in the chocolate chips. Stir in mini chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape and chill. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them on your cookie sheet. Once done, cover the tray and refrigerate the dough balls for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake to perfection. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cookies for 7–8 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Powder and cool. After letting the cookies cool for about 5 minutes on the sheet, transfer them to another parchment-lined baking sheet dusted with powdered sugar. Sprinkle more sugar on top while they’re still warm.
- Final touch. Once completely cool, roll the cookies in powdered sugar for that classic snowball finish.
- Enjoy! Serve them up, store them in an airtight container, or freeze them for later.
Notes
- Refrigeration matters: Don’t skip the chilling step! It helps the dough firm up, ensuring your cookies keep their shape during baking.
- Go easy on the food coloring: A little goes a long way. You’re aiming for festive, not neon!
- Powdered sugar tricks: Roll your cookies in powdered sugar twice—once while warm and again after cooling—for an even coating.
- Make it your own: Swap mini chocolate chips for dark chocolate or white chocolate chips for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg