Mint Chocolate Snowball Cookies Recipe
Mint Chocolate Snowball Cookies combine rich cocoa-flavored dough with a surprise mint truffle center, all coated with a smooth white chocolate topping and festive sprinkles. These soft, indulgent cookies are perfect for holiday treats or any special occasion, offering a delightful blend of chocolate and refreshing mint in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
Filling & Topping
- 24 mint truffle Hershey’s kisses, unwrapped
- 1/2 cup white chocolate melting wafers
- Sprinkles, for decorating
Instructions
- Prep Oven and Mint Kisses: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Unwrap the Hershey kisses and place them in a bowl, then put the bowl in the freezer to chill while you prepare the cookie dough.
- Make Cookie Dough Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy and smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and continue beating until fully incorporated and fluffy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the salt, all-purpose flour, and dark cocoa powder to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter mixture, beating slowly to avoid flour clouds. The dough will become thick and dense as it comes together.
- Form Dough Balls with Mint Center: Divide the dough into 24 even portions and roll each into a ball. Flatten each ball gently into a disc, place one chilled mint truffle kiss in the center, then carefully wrap the dough around the mint, sealing it completely. Roll into a smooth ball again and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before handling.
- Decorate with White Chocolate and Sprinkles: Melt the white chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring until smooth. Dip the tops of each cooled cookie into the melted white chocolate, then immediately add sprinkles on top to decorate. Let the chocolate set completely before serving.
- Storage: Store the finished cookies in a tightly sealed container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For easy melting, microwave chocolate wafers in 20-second intervals, stirring in between.
- Freezing the mint kisses beforehand helps keep them solid while baking inside the cookie dough.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats on cookie sheets to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before dipping in white chocolate to avoid melting the coating.
- These cookies keep well for up to 5 days stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Keywords: mint chocolate cookies, snowball cookies, Hershey kiss cookies, chocolate mint dessert, holiday cookies
