Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies for Family and Holidays

The first time I baked mint chocolate chip snowball cookies, my kitchen smelled like a winter wonderland. As someone who loves creating comfortable, customizable dishes for family and friends, I knew these cookies would become a staple. Quick, easy, and family-friendly, they combine soft buttery dough with chocolate chips and a peppermint twist. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive occasions, this mint chocolate chip snowball cookies recipe is both fun and rewarding to make.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

If you’re searching for the ultimate mint chocolate chip snowball cookies recipe, you’re in for a treat. These minty snowball cookies are soft, buttery, and loaded with chocolate chips, making them a perfect balance of sweet and refreshing. Whether you want easy mint chocolate chip snowball cookies for a busy weeknight or old fashioned mint chocolate chip snowball cookies for a nostalgic holiday, this recipe delivers. You can even use a sugar cookie mix to create mint chocolate chip cookies with sugar cookie mix, or try green mint chocolate chip cookies for a festive twist. This peppermint snowball cookies recipe rivals classic favorites like Betty Crocker mint chocolate chip cookies, and there are options to make healthy mint chocolate chip cookies without sacrificing flavor. Perfect for family gatherings, special occasions, or simply as a comforting homemade treat, these chocolate peppermint snowball cookies will quickly become a favorite. If you love tried-and-true recipes for snowball cookies, this is the best mint chocolate chip snowball cookies recipe you’ll ever make, inspired by both classic and Pioneer Woman-style variations.

Ingredients for This Recipe

This mint chocolate chip snowball cookies recipe uses simple, easy-to-find ingredients that combine to create soft, buttery, and perfectly minty cookies. The unsalted butter and granulated sugar form a rich, tender base, while peppermint extract adds that signature refreshing flavor. Vanilla enhances the sweetness, and chocolate chips give each bite a delightful contrast. All-purpose flour and a pinch of salt create structure, and optional green food coloring makes green mint chocolate chip cookies festive. Rolling the baked cookies in powdered sugar completes the classic snowball look. Whether you want easy mint chocolate chip snowball cookies, old fashioned mint chocolate chip snowball cookies, or even a Pioneer Woman-style version, these ingredients make a versatile base suitable for any variation of peppermint snowball cookies recipe.

🛒 Ingredients (for ~24 cookies):

For the Cookies:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract (or more for stronger mint flavor)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Optional: green food coloring for festive green mint chocolate chip cookies

For the Coating:

1 cup powdered sugar

How to Make This Recipe

Making mint chocolate chip snowball cookies is simple, quick, and rewarding. This peppermint snowball cookies recipe starts by combining softened butter and granulated sugar to create a light, fluffy base. Adding peppermint extract and vanilla infuses the dough with that signature minty flavor found in classic mint chocolate chip cookies. Stirring in all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and chocolate chips ensures soft, chewy cookies with pockets of rich chocolate in every bite. Optional green food coloring turns these cookies into festive green mint chocolate chip cookies, perfect for holidays or themed celebrations. Once baked, rolling the cookies in powdered sugar gives them the iconic snowball appearance. This method works for easy mint chocolate chip snowball cookies, old fashioned mint chocolate chip snowball cookies, or even a Pioneer Woman-style version, making this the ultimate mint chocolate chip snowball cookies recipe for any occasion.

🛒 Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Cream 1 cup unsalted butter and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy
Beat in 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for minty flavor
Gradually mix in 2 cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt until fully combined
Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips and optional green food coloring for festive green mint chocolate chip cookies
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden
Cool 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in 1 cup powdered sugar for classic snowball finish
Cool completely and optionally roll again in powdered sugar for extra snowy effect

Expert Cooking Tips

Creating the perfect mint chocolate chip snowball cookies is all about technique and attention to detail. Using softened unsalted butter ensures your cookies are tender and buttery, while the granulated sugar helps create a slightly crisp exterior. Peppermint extract and vanilla extract are essential for that classic mint chocolate chip flavor. Folding in chocolate chips evenly guarantees every bite is full of chocolate goodness. Optional green food coloring makes green mint chocolate chip cookies extra festive. Rolling the baked cookies in powdered sugar while warm gives these peppermint snowball cookies recipe a soft, snowy finish. These tips help elevate easy mint chocolate chip snowball cookies, old fashioned mint chocolate chip snowball cookies, and even Pioneer Woman-style variations.

💡 Expert Tips:

Use softened unsalted butter for soft, tender cookies
Measure flour accurately to avoid dry or dense cookies
Add peppermint extract gradually for balanced minty flavor
Evenly fold in chocolate chips for consistent chocolate in every bite
Use optional green food coloring for festive green mint chocolate chip cookies
Roll cookies in powdered sugar while warm for classic snowball effect
Chill dough before baking for thicker, evenly shaped cookies
Experiment with sugar cookie mix to make mint chocolate chip cookies with sugar cookie mix
For healthier mint chocolate chip cookies, substitute part of the butter with applesauce or coconut oil

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Mint chocolate chip snowball cookies are a delightful treat that combines soft, buttery dough with rich chocolate chips and refreshing peppermint flavor. Whether you’re making easy mint chocolate chip snowball cookies for a busy weeknight, festive green mint chocolate chip cookies for the holidays, or old fashioned mint chocolate chip snowball cookies for a nostalgic touch, this peppermint snowball cookies recipe delivers every time. From family-friendly gatherings to special occasions, these chocolate peppermint snowball cookies are sure to become a favorite.

Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

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• Author: Savannah
• Total Time: 40–45 minutes
• Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Soft, buttery cookies packed with chocolate chips and a refreshing minty flavor, rolled in a snowy layer of powdered sugar. Perfect for Christmas, holiday parties, or any time you want a festive treat. These green mint chocolate chip cookies (or peppermint snowball cookies) are easy to make and delightfully indulgent.

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Ingredients

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🛒 Ingredients (for ~24 cookies):

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (or more for stronger mint flavor)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)

• Optional: green food coloring for festive green mint chocolate chip cookies

For the Coating:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Dough
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in peppermint extract and vanilla.
Gradually mix in flour and salt until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Add green food coloring if desired.

Step 2: Shape the Cookies
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3: Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

Step 4: Coat in Powdered Sugar
While still warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar. For extra snowy effect, roll them again once fully cooled.

Notes

• Make Ahead: Dough can be chilled for up to 2 days before baking.
• Mini Version: Roll smaller balls for bite-sized cookies.
• Chocolate Variation: Mix in white chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
• Category: Dessert / Holiday Cookie
• Method: Baked / Rolled / Coated
• Cuisine: American