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Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookie Recipe – Cool, Sweet & Melt-In-Your-Mouth

These Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are cool, refreshing, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth perfect. They combine smooth vanilla, cool mint, and tiny bursts of mini chocolate chips wrapped inside a soft, crumbly snowball cookie. The powdered sugar coating creates a snowy finish that makes these cookies ideal for Christmas, winter parties, cookie exchanges, or any celebration where you want something sweet, festive, and unique. Easy to make, full of minty flavor, and beautiful on dessert trays, these cookies bring fresh winter magic to every bite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
bake time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 28 cookies
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Mint extract alcohol-free type
Mix-ins
  • 3/4 cup Mini chocolate chips
Dairy
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
Coating
  • Extra powdered sugar for rolling
Optional
  • A drop of green food coloring for a minty hue

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Silicone spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Small bowl for powdered sugar
  • Optional: green natural food coloring (if a soft mint color is desired)

Method
 

Step 1 — Preheat the Oven
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2 — Cream Butter & Powdered Sugar
  1. Add softened butter and powdered sugar to a bowl.
  2. Beat until creamy, fluffy, and smooth.
  3. This gives the signature snowball cookie softness.
Step 3 — Add Vanilla & Mint
  1. Mix in vanilla extract.
  2. Mix in mint extract (alcohol-free).
  3. For mint-colored cookies, add 1–2 drops of food coloring.
  4. Blend until evenly combined.
Step 4 — Add Dry Ingredients
  1. Add flour and salt.
  2. Mix gently until the dough forms.
  3. Do NOT overmix — keep it soft and crumbly.
Step 5 — Add Mini Chocolate Chips
  1. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  2. Mix until evenly distributed.
Step 6 — Shape the Dough
  1. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough.
  2. Roll into smooth round balls with your hands.
  3. Place on your lined baking sheet — these do not spread.
Step 7 — Bake
  1. Bake for 12–14 minutes.
  2. Tops should remain pale; bottoms lightly golden.
Step 8 — First Snowy Coating
  1. Let cookies cool for 2 minutes on the tray.
  2. Roll each warm cookie in powdered sugar.
  3. Transfer to a cooling rack.
Step 9 — Final Snowball Coat
  1. Once fully cooled, roll again in powdered sugar
  2. for the perfect snowy finish.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temperature
Store in an airtight container for 5–7 days.
Freezer (Dough)
Freeze rolled dough balls for 2 months.
Bake from frozen + 2 minutes.
Freezer (Baked Cookies)
Freeze before coating.
Thaw → roll in powdered sugar.
Reheating
Not needed — best at room temperature.
🥄 Variations
1. Double Mint Snowballs
Add extra 1/2 teaspoon mint extract for a stronger flavor.
2. White Chocolate Mint Snowballs
Swap mini chips for white chocolate mini chips.
3. Andes Mint Snowballs
Use chopped Andes mint candies instead of chocolate chips.
4. Mint Coconut Snowballs
Add 1/4 cup shredded coconut.
5. Green Holiday Snowballs
Add more food coloring for a festive bright green look.
6. Nut-Free Version
These are naturally nut-free — perfect for school or gifting.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Why did my snowballs crack too much?
Dough was too dry — add 1 teaspoon butter.
2. Can I skip the mint?
Yes — use vanilla only for chocolate chip snowballs.
3. Can I add nuts?
Yes, chopped almonds or pecans mix well.
4. Why did the powdered sugar melt?
Cookies were too warm — cool 2 minutes first.
5. Can I use peppermint extract?
Yes — as long as it’s alcohol-free.
6. Can I make them softer?
Slightly underbake (12 minutes).
Softness is key for snowballs.
7. Do they freeze well?
Yes — freeze dough or baked cookies.
8. Can I use regular chocolate chips?
Mini chips distribute more evenly.
9. How minty are they?
Light and refreshing unless you add extra extract.
10. Can I double the batch?
Absolutely — perfect for holiday gifting.
🏁 Conclusion
These Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies bring cool winter freshness and rich chocolate sweetness together in one melt-in-your-mouth cookie. Their snowy powdered sugar finish, soft crumbly texture, and refreshing mint flavor make them perfect for Christmas trays, winter celebrations, or year-round cookie cravings. Simple, festive, and irresistibly delicious, these minty snowballs will become a holiday tradition in your kitchen—quick to make, beautiful to serve, and unforgettable in every bite.