Description
Light as air, tender to the bite, and absolutely packed with mini chocolate chips — these Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies melt in your mouth with every sugary bite. Perfect for a quick dessert idea, easy holiday cookie tray, or sweet snack, they’re buttery, egg-free, and made with pantry staples. This easy recipe delivers 24 soft, powdered-sugar-coated cookies with bursts of chocolate in every bite. A must-bake for festive seasons or any time you’re craving nostalgic, easy food ideas.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup of softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and mix until combined.
3. Gradually mix in 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until a dough forms.
4. Gently fold in 1 cup of mini chocolate chips using a spatula or clean hands.
5. Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 1 inch apart on the baking sheet. You should get 24 cookies.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly golden.
9. Cool cookies for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
10. Once completely cooled, roll again in powdered sugar for the final finish.
Notes
Chill the dough to prevent spreading and get that perfect dome shape.
Powdered sugar sticks best when the cookies are slightly warm—don’t skip the double roll!
Use mini chocolate chips for even distribution and perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate chip snowball cookies, holiday cookies, egg-free cookies, quick desserts, easy baking