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Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies – Soft, Sweet & Festively Fresh

If you love a soft, buttery cookie that melts the moment it touches your tongue, these Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are the holiday treat you’ve been craving. Packed with refreshing mint flavor, tiny chocolate chips, and coated in delicate powdered sugar, these cookies are irresistibly smooth, light, and wonderfully festive. They’re perfect for Christmas cookie boxes, holiday parties, winter bake sales, or cozy nights with a warm drink. Their pastel green color and snowy sugar coating make them look like little winter ornaments, and the mint-chocolate combination creates a flavor that feels cool, creamy, and Christmassy all at once. These cookies come together quickly with simple ingredients, making them a holiday classic for bakers of any skill level.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 28 snowballs
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar ½ for dough, remaining for rolling
  • ¼ tsp salt
Flavoring & Add-Ins
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 3 –4 drops green food coloring
  • ½ –¾ cup mini chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened

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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Small bowl for powdered sugar

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Step 2: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and fluffy.
      Step 3: Add ½ cup powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
        Step 4: Stir in peppermint extract and green food coloring until the dough becomes a soft minty shade.
          Step 5: Add flour and salt, mixing until a thick dough forms.
            Step 6: Fold in mini chocolate chips using a spatula.
              Step 7: Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll into small round balls.
                Step 8: Place the cookie balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
                  Step 9: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
                    Step 10: While warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar, then let cool completely.
                      Step 11: Roll once more in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.

                        Notes

                        🧊 Storage & Reheating
                        Room Temperature
                        Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
                        Freezer
                        Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
                        Reheating
                        No reheating needed—just thaw and enjoy.
                        🥄 Variations
                        🌿 Mint Oreo Snowballs
                        Add ½ cup crushed mint Oreos to the dough.
                        🍫 Double Chocolate Snowballs
                        Replace ¼ cup flour with extra cocoa powder.
                        🍃 Extra Minty Version
                        Add an additional ¼ tsp peppermint extract.
                        🍥 White Chocolate Mint Snowballs
                        Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate chunks.
                        🎄 Christmas Sprinkle Snowballs
                        Add green and red sprinkles to the dough.
                        ❓ 10 FAQs
                        1. Can I use fresh mint instead of extract?
                        No — fresh mint won’t give strong enough flavor.
                        2. Can I skip the green food coloring?
                        Yes, but the cookies will be pale instead of mint-green.
                        3. Why roll them twice in sugar?
                        It gives a thick snowy exterior that sticks beautifully.
                        4. Can I make them dairy-free?
                        Yes — use vegan butter.
                        5. Can I chill the dough before baking?
                        Yes, 15 minutes helps prevent spreading.
                        6. Can I use regular chocolate chips?
                        Mini chips work best for even distribution.
                        7. Why are my cookies dry?
                        You may have added too much flour — scoop lightly.
                        8. Can kids help with this recipe?
                        Absolutely — rolling the balls is fun and easy.
                        9. Are these cookies very minty?
                        They have a refreshing mint flavor, not overwhelming.
                        10. Can I make these ahead for gifting?
                        Yes — they stay fresh and perfect for cookie boxes.
                        🏁 Conclusion
                        These Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies deliver everything you want in a holiday treat — buttery softness, snowy powdered sugar coating, refreshing mint aroma, and sweet pops of chocolate in every bite. Whether you’re hosting, gifting, or baking for fun, these cookies shine with charm, ease, and festive flavor.
                        They’re simple enough for everyday baking but beautiful enough for any Christmas celebration.