Description
Chocolate Peppermint Snowball Cookies are delightful treats that combine rich chocolate flavor with a refreshing hint of peppermint, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Let them cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 1.5 teaspoons.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg