Description
Deliciously Cool Minty Snowball Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, plus more for coating
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (90g) finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- ½ cup (85g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Beat softened butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Mix in peppermint extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until dough forms. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips, if using.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 12–14 minutes, until just lightly golden underneath.
- While warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar. Let cool, then roll again for a snowy finish.
- Enjoy fresh, or store in an airtight container once completely cooled.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Minty Snowball Cookies, Cool Cookies, Melt in Your Mouth Cookies, Delicious Cookies