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Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies Recipe

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Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are a buttery, tender, bite-sized cookie filled with mini chocolate chips. They are easy to make and perfect for the holiday season, known by various names like Chocolate Chip Butterballs, Russian Tea Cakes, and Mexican Wedding Cakes.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

For Rolling:

  • Powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
  3. Blend Butter and Add Flavors: Cut in the butter, then add vanilla and mini chocolate chips. Mix until dough forms.
  4. Form Cookies: Scoop small balls of dough, roll, and place on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake: Bake for 10-14 minutes until firm.
  6. Finish: Roll the cookies in powdered sugar and cool.

Notes

  • This recipe yields approximately 48 cookies.
  • If powdered sugar is dissolving, cookies may be too warm.
  • For a nutty variation, use finely chopped walnuts or pecans instead of chocolate chips.
  • Try almond extract for a different flavor.
  • Shape the dough into ‘fingers’ for a different presentation.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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