Mediterranean Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

The Mediterranean Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are healthy & tasty. We made them in 53 minutes, so they are perfect to prepare as a quick dessert. They contain unsalted butter, powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, mint extract, green gel food coloring, & mini chocolate chips. Mediterranean Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are served with hot chocolate, berries, chocolate truffles, cinnamon coffee, and gingerbread cookies. Preparing these cookies are so easy, so we would make them easily in advance.

STATS:

• Serving size: 1 cookie
• Cooking time: 8 minutes per batch
• Diet: Mediterranean
• Calories: 130 kcal
• Serving: 30 cookies
• Total time: 53 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Course: Dessert

EQUIPMENT:

• Mixing bowls
• Electric hand mixer
• Baking paper
• Cookie scoop
• Wire cooling rack
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Rubber spatula
• Baking sheet

INGREDIENTS:

• One cup softened unsalted butter
• ⅔ cup sifted powdered sugar
• A few drops of green gel food coloring
• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• Half tsp salt
• 1 tsp mint extract
• ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
• Additional powdered sugar

INGREDIENT NOTES:

UNSALTED BUTTER:

• Utilize the softened unsalted butter to prepare these snowball cookies, and it will provide a rich & tender texture. It will also provide the buttery taste to complement the refreshing mint extract & sweet chocolate chips. We would also utilize vegan baking butter instead if required.

POWDERED SUGAR:

• Include the powdered sugar to provide sweetness to the cookie dough. It will provide a delicate texture and create the classic snowy appearance when coated over the baked cookies. We would also utilize finely blended granulated sugar instead if required.

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

• Utilize the all-purpose flour to prepare these snowball cookies, and it will provide structure & help the cookies hold their round shape. It will also provide a tender & crumbly texture. We would also utilize gluten-free all-purpose flour instead if required.

MINT EXTRACT:

• Include the mint extract to provide the refreshing mint flavor to these snowball cookies. It will also complement the sweetness of the chocolate chips and provide a cool & pleasant taste. We would also utilize peppermint extract instead if required.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. First, include baking paper on the sheet, then beat softened butter with powdered sugar in the bowl.
2. Mix flour, salt, & mint extract in the bowl to make a soft dough.
3. Add a few drops of green gel food coloring and mini chocolate chips to the dough.
4. Take some portions of the dough and roll them into balls, then put them on the sheet.
5. Cover the balls and chill them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
6. Warm the oven to 375°F and bake the cookies for 8 minutes, then cool them for five minutes.
7. Then, coat the balls with the powdered sugar and put them on the wire rack.
8. Lastly, coat the cookies again with powdered sugar and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

HOT DRINKS:

• Peppermint Hot Chocolate
• Classic Hot Chocolate
• Cinnamon Coffee
• Warm Chai Tea

COLD DRINKS:

• Chocolate Milk
• Vanilla Almond Milk
• Iced Vanilla Latte

DESSERT:

• Vanilla Sugar Cookies
• Chocolate Truffles
• Shortbread Cookies
• Mini Cheesecake Bites

TREATS:

• Christmas Sugar Cookies
• Gingerbread Cookies
• White Chocolate Fudge

GIFT:

• Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
• Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels
• Homemade Chocolate Truffles
• Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
• Mini Chocolate Biscotti

TIPS:

• Add softened butter so it mixes smoothly with the powdered sugar.
• Avoid adding too much flour so the cookies don’t turn out crumbly and dry.
• Refrigerate the dough so the cookies keep their shape perfectly during baking.
• Coat the cookies twice with the powdered sugar for a snowier appearance.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Cool the cookies & store them in a closed vessel for seven days.

FREEZER:

• Freeze the cooled cookies for ninety days in the container.

FAQs:

Should we leave out the green food coloring from these cookies?

• Yes, you can skip the green food coloring because the dessert will still taste delicious.

What’s a good replacement for mint extract?

• You can use peppermint extract instead for a perfect alternative.

Why do we chill the cookies?

• Chilling firms up the butter and helps the cookies hold their shape well during baking.

Can I prepare this dessert earlier?

• Yes, you can make the dough in advance and chill it in the refrigerator.

Do regular cookies work well in this recipe?

• Yes, you can add them, but mini chocolate chips spread more evenly.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 125 kcal

Net carbs: 12 g

Iron: 0.6 mg

Total carbs: 13 g

Vitamin A: 230 IU

Fiber: 0.5 g

Calcium: 5 mg

Protein: 1.5 g

Sodium: 45 mg

Potassium: 20 mg