Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
32 cookies
These easy Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are bite-sized, buttery cookies, packed with mini chocolate chips and rolled in powdered sugar. They are made with just six ingredients, and are nut-free.
Equipment
Baking sheet
Hand held mixer
Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), or 160°C for a fan oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend the butter and ½ cup of the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, chocolate chips, and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Use a tablespoon size cookie scoop, to scoop small portions of dough, rolling them between your palms to form small balls.
- Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced evenly.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the bottoms are slightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and, while still warm, roll them in the remaining ½ cup of powdered sugar (use a bowl or plate for this step).
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. For a snowy effect, roll the cookies in powdered sugar once more before serving.
Notes
- Measure Correctly: It's important to measure everything, especially the flour, accurately for these cookies to have the right texture. When you measure flour, be sure not to scoop your measuring cup down into the flour. Instead, spoon the flour into the cup, then level it off.
- They are supposed to be small. Your snowball cookies should be about 1 inch in diameter. Snowballs are the perfect two-bite treat!
- Extra powdered sugar is a must. Definitely roll your cookies in powdered sugar twice: once while they are still warm (that sugar will melt into the cookies) and again once they're cooled. You can also roll them again after they've been stored to make them look fresh and fluffy again!
- Storing: Store your chocolate chip snowball cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Avoid keeping them in the fridge, as this will dry them out. You can also freeze these cookies for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg