Snowball Cookies with Chocolate Chips

Snowball Cookies with Chocolate Chips

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup toasted nuts (walnuts or pecans), finely chopped
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Mix the Dough:
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Stir in the vanilla extract.
   • Gradually mix in the flour and salt until the mixture comes together.
   • Fold in the chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips.
3. Shape the Cookies:
   • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 14-18 minutes or until the bottoms are just starting to brown and the cookies are set.
5. Cool and Coat:
   • Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for about 5 minutes, then while still warm, roll them in additional powdered sugar.
   • Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
   • Once cool, roll them in powdered sugar again to get a generous coating.
6. Serving:
   • Serve these delightful cookies as a perfect treat with coffee or tea.

Tips:

• Ensure the nuts are finely chopped to get a good distribution in each cookie.
• The second coating of powdered sugar gives them their characteristic snowy appearance.
• These cookies are perfect for making ahead as they store well in an airtight container.