BEST Snowball Christmas Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 sticksbutter softened
1 cup: i use salted butter
- 1 tsp.vanilla
- ½ cpowdered sugar for the cookies
- ½ tsp.salt
- 21/2 cups of all purpose flour
- 6 oz.chocolate chips
Directions
- 1
Mix together BY HAND with a spoon: softened butter, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar.
- 2
Then, slowly add the all purpose flour and mix in with a spoon. Add about a 1/2 cup of flour at a time until you have incorporated the full 2 & 1/2 cups. You will get a workout in, but don't give up! =-)
- 3
Add the chocolate chips and fold in with a spoon. (You can add walnuts too if you like)
- 4
Roll the dough into little balls with your hands and place on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for only 8-10 minutes MAX!
- 5
While they are baking pour 3-4 cups or more of powdered sugar onto trays. As SOON as you remove the cookies from the oven add them into the powdered sugar tray and bury them into the sugar. The result will be magical!
- 6
These cookies get better each and every day! You should get about 20-24 cookies from each batch.
- 7
Absolutely MAKE IT! Merry Christmas!
BEST Snowball Christmas Cookies
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About this Recipe
Transport yourself to a cozy holiday kitchen with the ultimate classic: BEST Snowball Christmas Cookies. These delightful, melt-in-your-mouth treats are a quintessential part of any festive celebration, bringing joy with every buttery bite.While we can't delve into specific techniques without detailed instructions, this recipe builds on the timeless combination of softened butter, aromatic vanilla, and a generous amount of all-purpose flour to create that signature tender crumb. The inclusion of chocolate chips promises a delightful surprise within the sweet, powdered sugar exterior, making this a truly special holiday treat.Imagine a cookie that's incredibly tender, almost fragile, and dissolves on your tongue with a rich, buttery sweetness. The mild saltiness from the salted butter perfectly balances the sweetness, while the vanilla adds a warm, inviting aroma. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the embedded chocolate chips, making these Snowball Christmas Cookies truly irresistible. They're designed to be a festive, crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday dessert spread.The beauty of these Christmas Snowball Cookies lies in their simplicity and adaptability. - Swap the chocolate chips for mini white chocolate chips or finely chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for a different flavor profile. - You can experiment with extracts, perhaps a touch of almond extract alongside the vanilla, for another layer of festive aroma. - For a richer experience, consider using a mix of dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips.These BEST Snowball Christmas Cookies are the perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter, a charming gift for friends and family, or a delightful treat enjoyed with a warm cup of cocoa on a cold winter's night. They evoke the true spirit of Christmas.