Description
Get ready to fall in love with these irresistibly soft and buttery Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies—a classic cookie with a chocolatey twist! Perfect for holiday trays, afternoon coffee breaks, or just when you need a bite of sweetness, these powdered sugar-covered gems melt in your mouth with every bite. Made without eggs and filled with mini chocolate chips, they’re ideal for quick dessert cravings, festive cookie swaps, or cozy baking sessions. Whether you’re hunting for quick breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or delicious food ideas for entertaining, this easy recipe delivers every time.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.5 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.75 cup mini chocolate chips
0.5 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
extra powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
2. Add vanilla extract (and almond extract if using), then mix until well combined.
3. Slowly add the sifted flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
6. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
7. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10–12 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden.
8. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
9. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Once cooled, roll cookies again in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Notes
1. For added crunch and flavor, fold in 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts with the chocolate chips.
2. Chill the dough for 15–20 minutes if it’s too soft, especially in warm kitchens.
3. Double-coating in powdered sugar is key for that perfect snowball look and sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: snowball cookies, chocolate chip cookies, holiday cookies, easy dessert, powdered sugar cookies, butter cookies