Description
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.
Ingredients
🛒 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
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