Buttery and tender chocolate chip snowball cookies, rolled in powdered sugar for a festive holiday treat. Perfect for Christmas baking and gift-giving.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, put the butter and powdered sugar and mix them thoroughly. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
Add flour and salt to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
Shape Cookies:
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
Powdered Sugar Coating:
Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before rolling them in powdered sugar while still warm. Allow to cool completely before re-rolling in powdered sugar and serving.