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Minty Snowball Cookies Cool, Buttery & Festive

These Minty Snowball Cookies are a refreshing and festive twist on the classic Christmas snowball cookie. Soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth bites infused with cool peppermint and rolled in snowy powdered sugar — perfect for winter baking. A hint of green food coloring gives them a beautiful holiday glow, while the delicate mint flavor makes each bite light, sweet, and delicious. Whether you’re prepping cookie boxes, decorating Christmas dessert tables, or baking for fun, these cookies bring holiday magic with simple ingredients and unforgettable flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar ½ cup in dough + 1 cup for coating
  • ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 3 drops green food coloring optional but festive

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Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Step 2: Cream softened butter, ½ cup powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and green food coloring until smooth and fluffy.
      Step 3: Add flour and salt, mixing until a soft minty dough forms.
        Step 4: Roll dough into 1-tablespoon balls.
          Step 5: Arrange dough balls on the baking sheet with slight spacing.
            Step 6: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
              Step 7: Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
                Step 8: After they cool completely, roll again in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.

                  Notes

                  🧊 Storage & Reheating
                  Room Temperature
                  Store airtight for up to 1 week.
                  Freezer
                  Freeze dough balls or baked cookies for up to 2 months.
                  Reheat
                  Not required — enjoy at room temperature.
                  🥄 Variations
                  ⭐ Mint Chocolate Chip Snowballs
                  Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips.
                  ⭐ Double Peppermint Snowballs
                  Mix in crushed candy canes.
                  ⭐ Vanilla Mint Snowballs
                  Add ½ tsp vanilla for extra warmth.
                  ⭐ Swirled Green Snowballs
                  Add food coloring lightly for a marbled look.
                  ⭐ Matcha Mint Snowballs
                  Add 1 tsp matcha for color & flavor.
                  ❓ 10 FAQs
                  1. Is the green food coloring necessary?
                  No — it’s optional, but adds festive color.
                  2. Can I use mint extract instead of peppermint?
                  Yes — but peppermint gives a sharper, cleaner flavor.
                  3. Can I add nuts?
                  Yes — chopped pecans or almonds work well.
                  4. Why do snowball cookies not spread?
                  The dough is firm and butter-rich, so they keep their round shape.
                  5. Can I use salted butter?
                  Yes — reduce added salt.
                  6. Can I reduce the mint?
                  Yes — adjust to taste (½ tsp for lighter flavor).
                  7. Can I freeze the dough?
                  Yes — freeze dough balls before baking.
                  8. How do I make them extra soft?
                  Add 1 teaspoon more butter if the dough feels dry.
                  9. Why roll twice in powdered sugar?
                  For a thick, snowy, Christmas-style coating.
                  10. Can I double the recipe?
                  Absolutely — perfect for holiday batches.
                  🏁 Conclusion
                  These Minty Snowball Cookies are soft, buttery, cool, and dreamy — a refreshing spin on the classic Christmas cookie. With their snowy powdered sugar coating, festive mint flavor, and beautiful green coloring, they’re guaranteed to shine on any holiday dessert table. Simple, delicious, and unforgettable!