Description
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional snowball cookies, with the addition of creamy peanut butter and mini chocolate chips for a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you’re craving a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
For Rolling:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, peanut butter, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until creamy. Mix in vanilla. Gradually add flour and salt, stirring until combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Form and bake the cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until set but not browned. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Coat the cookies: While still slightly warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat. Once completely cool, roll them in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.
- For variety, try using white chocolate or butterscotch chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
