Description
Festive, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a refreshing mint flavor and rich chocolate chips, rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy appearance.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in peppermint extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Cool completely and roll again in powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.