Description
Irresistible peanut butter chocolate chip snowballs offer a delightful winter-inspired treat that melts in your mouth. Sweet crumbly bites combine nutty richness with chocolate’s indulgence, promising pure comfort in each delectable morsel you savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a clean workspace for your cookie preparation.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and salt into the butter mixture, stirring until fully integrated and aromatic.
- Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour, mixing gently until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Carefully fold chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Shape the dough into small, uniform balls approximately 1-inch in diameter, using gentle pressure to ensure compact formation.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges turn a delicate golden brown and the tops appear set.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, maintaining their delicate structure.
- While still warm, gently roll each cookie in powdered sugar, creating a soft, snowy exterior that completely envelops the cookie.
- Transfer the sugar-coated cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing the powdered sugar to set and the cookies to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure butter and peanut butter are at room temperature for smooth, even mixing and better incorporation of ingredients.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to create uniform ball sizes, guaranteeing consistent baking and attractive presentation.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend, maintaining the cookie’s delicate texture.
- To reduce sugar content, replace half the powdered sugar with a sugar substitute or use monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 31 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg