Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies Recipe
Soft and tender, these snowball cookies are a wonderful addition to holiday gatherings, easy to make for cookie exchanges, and beautifully simple to package as gifts. Serve them alongside hot cocoa or coffee for a comforting winter treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus extra for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cream the Butter and Peanut Butter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Fold in mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops will remain pale but should be firm to the touch.
- Roll in Powdered Sugar: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat. Once fully cooled, roll them a second time for a snowy finish.
- Serve: Enjoy these peanut butter and chocolate treats with hot cocoa or coffee!
Notes
- Double Sugar Coating: Rolling the cookies twice in powdered sugar gives them an extra snowy appearance and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.