Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

Melt-in-your-mouth cookies dusted with powdered sugar and filled with little bursts of chocolate!

Servings

Calories 107kcal

Author Sara

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.

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.