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It's beginning to look A LOT like Christmas! Are you singing along with me? This is truly one of my favorite times of the year and I've been baking and decorating nonstop for the past couple weeks. I have to spread it out a bit so I don't get my "tinsel in a tangle." I hope you've been blaring the Christmas music and getting ready for this special time as well!
Today I'm sharing some yummy Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies. They're filled with little bursts of chocolate, dusted with powdered sugar and they literally melt in your mouth! They're so simple and come together in no time at all. Absolutely delicious and so festive for this time of year!
Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 sticks butter (softened)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar (for sifting onto cookies)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Beat butter, sugar, vanilla and salt in mixing bowl until combined and creamy.
- Gradually add in the flour and the chocolate chips.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop out the dough and roll into 1 inch balls; place on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and sift powdered sugar over hot cookies on baking sheets.
- Cool on baking sheets for about 8-10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely
- Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar.
- Store in airtight containers.
Notes
- Room Temperature Butter: Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature before beginning. Softened butter combines more easily with the sugar and other ingredients, resulting in a smoother and creamier dough. This will also help the cookies achieve the right texture when baked.
- Gentle Mixing: When combining the ingredients, mix them until just combined. Overmixing can lead to dense and tough cookies. Incorporate the flour and chocolate chips gently into the butter mixture, mixing until no streaks of flour remain. This will help maintain the tender texture of the cookies.
- Proper Cooling and Storage: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 8-10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. This allows them to set properly and prevents them from falling apart. Once cooled, store the cookies in airtight containers to maintain their freshness. Sprinkle additional powdered sugar over the cookies before storing to ensure they stay sweet and delightful.
Marissa
Hi these look delicious. I wanted to bake these and send them overseas, and I’m worried they won’t last! Any thoughts?
Sara
Gosh, it's so hard to say. I have sent these in the mail, but they have normally arrived at the recipient within a day or two. You could possibly try and wrap them in addition to putting them in a covered container.
marissa
Great thanks for letting me know :). I couldn't see anywhere how long they last in air tight container. Due to time Id like to make these a few weeks in advance. Do you know how long they last and if they freeze well??
Sara
Hi Marissa, the cookies can be frozen for up to 1 month. They may lose a bit of the powdery appearance when thawed but can always be rolled again in powdered sugar to restore the appearance.
Holly virden
Help! I want to make these before my company gets to town. Am I able to freeze these? And if yes, at what stag should they be frozen, before I cook them or after?
Sara
Hi Holly! Yes, you can freeze these cookies! Freeze them baked, after you roll them in the confectioner's sugar. They can be kept frozen for up to two months. When you're ready to eat them, take them out to thaw, roll them once more in confectioner's sugar and then serve!
julia
Hi Sara,
Great looking recipie, could you tell me how much 3 sticks of butter is in a weight as I'm english and not sure how much i need to make these.
Many thanks
Sara
1 1/2 cups or 24 tablespoons. I hope that helps! Good luck!
Elizabeth
These look so good!!! I'm definitely going to try these!
Sara
I hope you do, Elizabeth!
Jacqui Odell
My son would love these! Thank you for linking up to Party Time and we hope to see you again next week!
Ginny McMeans
I love these cookies and the fact that you added chocolate chips!
Sara
Thanks, Ginny. I like chocolate in just about. . .well. . .everything.
karen
Those look so darn good, wish I was a decent baker...sighs. I will have to try these somehow. Thanks for sharing and stopping by from Tickle my Tasebuds Tuesday
Sara
Karen, I have faith in you. YOU CAN do this. Trust me. Good luck - I hope you try them!
Andi @ The Weary Chef
When a recipe starts with three sticks of butter, you know it's going to be good! I love the way you cook, Sara. These cookies look delicious!
Sara
I think that's why Ree Drummond is my hero, Andi. She loves butter as much as I do. LOL Thanks for the sweet comments!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer
Simple and beautiful! I love easy Christmas baked goods 🙂
Sara
Me too, Kacey!
Lisa@Cluttercafe
I was the lucky recipient of these amazing cookies! Sara they were awesome. I've been waiting for today to finally get the recipe! I will be making these for sure! Thank you again. I will be adding your link to my site soon.
Sara
Lisa, you are so sweet. I'm so glad you enjoyed them. I prayed that they would make the trip. Thanks so very much for stopping by and saying hello! You made my evening!
Cate @ Chez CateyLou
Oh I sure am singing along with you. I love that song! And I love these cookies - so festive and so tasty!
Sara
We have a radio station here in the area that plays Christmas music all day - every day up until Christmas. Have it tuned in each and every day!
Beth
I'm new to this whole snowball cookie thing.. I don't think we ate them growing up.. or if we did, we called them something else! But they look delicious!!
Sara
I've been seeing different versions all over too, Beth. They are very good!
Annie @Maebells
How fun! These are perfect for the holidays!
Sara
Thank you, Annie!
Tonia from TheGunnySack
Yum! I am going to have to try these for my family this year.
Sara
I'm sure they would enjoy them, Tonia!
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads
These are my favorite kind of cookie! Love your photos, so pretty!
Sara
Thanks, Sheena!