Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies, a festive treat that will melt in your mouth with every bite. These buttery cookies are a perfect blend of tender dough, mini chocolate chips, and finely ground almonds, all coated in a generous layer of powdered sugar. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy family moments, these snowball cookies bring joy and sweetness to any occasion. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, even novice bakers can create this holiday classic. Customize them with different nuts or chocolates for a unique twist. Experience the rich flavors and inviting aroma that make these cookies a beloved favorite during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup sliced almonds
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1½ cups powdered sugar (divided)
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grind sliced almonds in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Whisk together flour and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream softened butter with ½ cup powdered sugar until slightly creamy.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture while mixing on low speed; stir in chocolate chips and ground almonds.
- Roll tablespoon-sized dough into balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden at the bottoms.
- Let cool slightly, then roll each cookie in powdered sugar before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled completely, roll again in powdered sugar for an extra sweet coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg