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Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies Recipe

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Deliciously buttery and tender Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies, perfectly coated with a sweet dusting of confectioners sugar. These soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies combine mini semi-sweet chocolate chips with a classic snowball cookie base for a delightful treat that’s perfect for holidays or any cozy occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ½ cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

For Rolling

  • 1–2 cups additional confectioners sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a stand mixer bowl or large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter, ½ cup confectioners sugar, and vanilla extract together on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. This step incorporates air to give the cookies a tender texture.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt. Increase to medium speed and continue mixing until a uniform dough forms. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Using a spatula, stir in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  5. Shape Cookies: Scoop the dough by tablespoonfuls and shape into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets with at least 1 inch of space between each ball to allow for spreading.
  6. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the bottoms are just lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to maintain their soft texture.
  7. Cool Slightly: Remove the cookies from the oven and cool for about 3 to 5 minutes until they are warm but firm enough to handle.
  8. Roll in Sugar: Roll the warm cookies in the additional confectioners sugar until fully coated, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Optional Second Coating: For a thicker, snowball-like coating, once the cookies have completely cooled, roll them again in fresh confectioners sugar.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy creaming and better dough texture.
  • Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and tender inside.
  • Rolling cookies while warm helps the sugar stick better for a classic snowball appearance.
  • Use mini chocolate chips for even distribution without compromising the cookie shape.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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