“My step daughter has a nut allergy so when we started making cookies for the holiday season I swapped out my usual snowball recipe with this one”

These Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are tender, buttery, and utterly delightful, melting in your mouth with every bite. Studded with mini chocolate chips and coated in a delicate layer of powdered sugar, they are a perfect treat for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to everyday indulgence.

Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven & Prep Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
2. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the room temperature unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar together with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Add Vanilla: Add the vanilla extract and mix until it is well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and fine salt to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Form Cookies: Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Roll each portion between your palms to form a small, uniform ball.
7. Bake: Arrange the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheets, making sure to space them out evenly. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden brown.
8. Roll in Powdered Sugar: Remove the cookies from the oven. While they are still warm, immediately roll them in the reserved 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until thoroughly coated.
9. Cool: Transfer the coated cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving.

Enjoy these tender and delicious Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies!