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Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies Recipe

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Delight in the refreshing twist of Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies, featuring a buttery, tender crumb infused with mint extract and studded with mini chocolate chips. These festive green cookies are rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy finish, perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract (or peppermint extract)
  • Green food coloring (gel food color works best), a few drops
  • ¾ cup mini chocolate chips

For Coating

  • Additional powdered sugar for coating

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat the softened butter and sifted powdered sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients and Extract: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, salt, and mint extract into the butter mixture just until combined, ensuring a tender dough.
  4. Add Color: Add green gel food coloring a few drops at a time, mixing thoroughly until the dough reaches your desired shade of green.
  5. Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Stir in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough for delightful bursts of chocolate in every bite.
  6. Shape Cookies: Scoop one tablespoon of dough at a time and roll into balls. Place the dough balls spaced evenly on the prepared cookie sheet.
  7. Chill Dough: Cover the cookie sheet and refrigerate the dough balls for at least 30 minutes to firm them up for baking.
  8. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 7 to 8 minutes, taking care not to brown them beyond very light golden on the bottom, to retain their tender texture.
  10. Cool Slightly: Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes after baking to firm up slightly.
  11. Prepare for Coating: Line another large baking sheet with parchment paper and generously dust it with powdered sugar. Transfer the slightly cooled cookies to this sheet and dust them with additional powdered sugar.
  12. Coat Thoroughly: Fill a small bowl halfway with powdered sugar and drop cookies one by one into the bowl, rolling them around until fully coated in powdered sugar.
  13. Final Cooling and Storage: Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without altering the dough consistency.
  • Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for optimal texture.
  • Do not overbake to keep the cookies tender and prevent drying out.
  • Refrigeration is key to helping cookies hold their shape during baking.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.

Keywords: mint chocolate chip cookies, snowball cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday cookies, green cookies, powdered sugar cookies, chocolate chip snowballs

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