Description
Sweet peanut butter chocolate chip snowball cookies melt in your mouth with rich, nutty flavor. Dusted with powdered sugar, these irresistible holiday treats bring comfort and joy to winter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup (85 g) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a non-stick surface for delicate cookie preparation.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend butter, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until achieving a creamy, homogeneous texture that appears light and airy.
- Incorporate vanilla extract into the mixture, creating a fragrant base for the cookie dough.
- Gradually integrate flour into the wet ingredients, gently mixing until a cohesive, soft dough emerges.
- Carefully fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, distributing them evenly to ensure a consistent chocolate experience in each bite.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion the dough into uniform balls, rolling them between your palms to create smooth, round shapes.
- Arrange the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately one inch apart to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a set appearance without developing significant browning.
- Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes, enabling them to firm up slightly.
- While the cookies are still warm, gently roll them in powdered sugar, creating an initial delicate coating.
- Once the cookies have completely cooled, perform a second rolling in powdered sugar to achieve the classic snowball-like appearance and finish.
- Transfer the fully coated cookies to a wire rack or serving platter, ready to be enjoyed with a festive, winter-inspired presentation.
Notes
- Ensure butter and peanut butter are at room temperature for smooth, effortless mixing and optimal dough consistency.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain a perfect round cookie shape.
- Use natural, unsweetened peanut butter for a less sweet, more nutty flavor profile that balances the chocolate chips.
- For gluten-free options, swap wheat flour with almond or coconut flour, adjusting liquid content slightly to maintain dough texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg