Mint chocolate chip snowball cookies taste just like your favorite ice cream flavor in a tender, buttery cookie. Classic snowball dough is flavored with peppermint, tinted a soft green, loaded with mini chocolate chips, and rolled twice in powdered sugar until they look like little snowballs.
They need no mixer tricks and no frosting, and they are one of the prettiest cookies on a Christmas tray.
Add them to a cookie box with chocolate peppermint cookies, no bake coconut snowballs, and peppermint meltaways.
JUMP TO
- Why You’ll Love This Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
- What Is Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies?
- Ingredients
- Kitchen Equipment
- Ingredient Tips
- How to Make Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
- Expert Tips for Perfect Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
- Delicious Variations
- What to Serve with Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
- Storage Instructions
- Can You Make It Ahead?
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Estimated Nutrition
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Conclusion
Why You’ll Love This Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
Snowball cookies are a classic, and the mint version is a fun twist.
Tender Texture
They crumble and melt in your mouth.
Festive Color
Pale green inside and snowy outside.
Easy Dough
No eggs and no fancy shaping.
Great for Gifting
They hold up well in tins.
What Is Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies?
Snowball cookies, also called Russian tea cakes or Mexican wedding cookies, are made with butter, powdered sugar, flour, and nuts, then rolled in powdered sugar.
This version skips the nuts, adds peppermint extract and mini chocolate chips, so it tastes like mint chocolate chip ice cream.
Ingredients
Cookies
| Ingredient | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Unsalted butter, softened | 1 cup (2 sticks) | Rich base |
| Powdered sugar | ½ cup | Tender sweetness |
| Peppermint extract | 1 teaspoon | Mint flavor |
| Vanilla extract | ½ teaspoon | Depth |
| Green gel food coloring | 2 to 3 drops | Color |
| All-purpose flour | 2¼ cups | Structure |
| Salt | ¼ teaspoon | Balance |
| Mini chocolate chips | ¾ cup | Chocolate bites |
Coating
| Ingredient | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | 1½ cups | Snowy coat |
Kitchen Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
- Cookie scoop (1 tablespoon)
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Shallow bowl
Ingredient Tips
Mini Chips
Regular chips make the balls crack. Mini chips spread evenly.
Gel Coloring
Gel gives color without making the dough wet.
Peppermint Extract
Use peppermint, not mint, for that ice cream flavor.
How to Make Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
Step 1: Preheat
Heat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
Step 2: Cream
Beat the butter, powdered sugar, peppermint, vanilla, and food coloring until smooth and fluffy.
Step 3: Add Flour
Mix in the flour and salt on low until a soft dough forms. Stir in the mini chips.
Step 4: Shape
Roll into 1-inch balls and place 1 inch apart. Chill 15 minutes if the dough is soft.
Step 5: Bake
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until set with lightly golden bottoms.
Step 6: First Roll
Cool 5 minutes, then roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
Step 7: Second Roll
Cool completely and roll again for a thick snowy coat.
Expert Tips for Perfect Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
Roll Twice
The first warm coat melts and sticks, the second stays white.
Do Not Overbake
They should stay pale on top.
Chill if Needed
Cold dough keeps a round shape.
Delicious Variations
Andes Mints
Use chopped Andes mints instead of chips.
Chocolate Dough
Replace ¼ cup flour with cocoa powder.
Nutty
Add ½ cup finely chopped pecans.
No Coloring
Skip the green for a classic white look.
What to Serve with Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
Serve with peppermint hot chocolate or a cold glass of milk for Santa.
Storage Instructions
| Storage Method | How Long | Best Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 1 week | Airtight container |
| Freezer (baked) | 3 months | Re-roll in sugar after thawing |
| Freezer (dough balls) | 2 months | Bake from frozen, add 2 minutes |
Give them a fresh roll in powdered sugar before serving if they look dull.
Can You Make It Ahead?
Freeze dough balls and bake fresh whenever you want.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Rolling Hot Cookies
The sugar melts into a paste. Wait 5 minutes.
Too Much Coloring
Bright green looks artificial; keep it pale.
Big Balls
They will not bake through evenly.
Estimated Nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 130 |
| Carbohydrates | 16g |
| Protein | 1g |
| Fat | 7g |
| Saturated Fat | 4g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Sugar | 9g |
| Sodium | 20mg |
| Cholesterol | 16mg |
Estimate for 1 of 30 cookies with coating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion
Mint chocolate chip snowball cookies are buttery, minty, and snowy sweet.
Bake a batch for your cookie tray and watch them vanish.
PrintMint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies: Easy Christmas Cookies
Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth snowball cookies flavored with peppermint, tinted pale green, packed with mini chocolate chips, and rolled twice in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cookies:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 drops green gel food coloring
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup mini chocolate chips
Coating:
1½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Heat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
Beat the butter, powdered sugar, peppermint, vanilla, and food coloring until smooth and fluffy.
Mix in the flour and salt on low until a soft dough forms. Stir in the mini chips.
Roll into 1-inch balls and place 1 inch apart. Chill 15 minutes if the dough is soft.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until set with lightly golden bottoms.
Cool 5 minutes, then roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
Cool completely and roll again for a thick snowy coat.
Notes
Use mini chocolate chips.
Roll in powdered sugar twice.
Chill dough if it gets soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 16mg
