Christmas cookie recipes holiday: Indulgent Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
Indulge in the sweetness of Christmas with these delightful Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the flour and salt. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden on the bottom.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes, then roll in powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add colored sprinkles on top before serving.
- These cookies pair well with a cup of hot cocoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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