Description
These delightful snowball cookies are a festive treat! Bursting with strawberry flavor and dotted with chocolate chips, they’re rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy finish. Perfect for holidays or anytime you want a sweet and fruity dessert.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup (30 g) freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground
- 1/2 cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips
For the coating:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Prepare the dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together until light and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and ground freeze-dried strawberries. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
2. Shape the cookies:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
3. Bake the cookies:
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops of the cookies will remain pale.
4. Coat in powdered sugar:
- Allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Let them cool completely, then roll them in powdered sugar again for a thicker, snowy coating.
5. Serve and enjoy:
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Freeze-Dried Strawberries: You can find these in most grocery stores. Pulse them in a food processor or crush them in a bag to make a fine powder.
- Optional Additions: Add a few drops of strawberry extract for extra flavor or drizzle melted chocolate on top for decoration.