Description
These Minty Snowball Cookies are buttery, crumbly, and kissed with cool peppermint flavor — the perfect holiday cookie that melts in your mouth. Rolled in snowy powdered sugar, they’re a festive winter favorite for cookie swaps, gifting, or cozy afternoons with cocoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, plus more for coating
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (90g) finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- ½ cup (85g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat softened butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Mix in peppermint extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until dough forms. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips, if using.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 12–14 minutes, until just lightly golden underneath.
- Coat in Powdered Sugar: While warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar. Let cool, then roll again for a snowy finish.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy fresh, or store in an airtight container once completely cooled.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for perfect dough texture.
- Dough can be refrigerated up to 2 days or frozen for future baking.
- Try almond extract or add crushed peppermint candies for a festive twist.
- Keep cookies in an airtight container for 1 week, or freeze up to 2 months.
- Pair with hot cocoa, peppermint tea, or chai for a cozy treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Holiday / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg