The Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies are tasty and delicious. We prepare them in just 53 minutes, so they are good to prepare for a quick dessert. These cookies are made up of vegan butter, powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, mint extract, green gel food coloring, & vegan chocolate chips. They contain 1 gram of fiber and 130 calories per serving. Serve these Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies with chocolate brownies, sliced kiwi, hot green tea, sugar cookies, blueberries, coconut snowball truffles, or vanilla ice cream. You may store these cookies in the refrigerator for one week.
STATS:
- Total time: 53 minutes
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Serving size: 1 cookie
- Cooking time: 8 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Course: Dessert
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Electric hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Cooling rack
- Sifter
- Baking paper
- Cookie scoop
INGREDIENTS:
- ⅔ cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 cup softened vegan butter
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- Half tsp salt
- 1 tsp mint extract
- ¾ cup vegan mini chocolate chips
- A few drops green gel food coloring
- Half cup additional powdered sugar
INGREDIENT NOTES:
VEGAN BUTTER:
- This butter forms the dough and gives it a rich, buttery flavor and a soft texture. It also holds the ingredients together and delivers the classic crumbly texture. You can use softened vegan butter as you prefer.
POWDERED SUGAR:
- We use this sugar to bring sweetness and to create the smooth cookie texture. It blends easily with the butter to produce tender cookies. You can add homemade powdered sugar as a substitute.
MINT EXTRACT:
- Use this extract to give the cookies a refreshing mint flavor. It pairs perfectly with the chocolate chips to make each bite taste fresh. Utilize peppermint extract for a replacement.
VEGAN MINI CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- These chips add small bites of rich chocolate to the cookies. They work well with refreshing mint for a better taste. Replace them with chopped vegan dark chocolate as you prefer.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, put the baking paper on the sheet and cover it properly.
- Beat the softened vegan butter and powdered sugar in the bowl properly.
- Slowly mix the salt and all-purpose flour to make the soft dough, then add mint extract.
- Mix some drops of coloring and chocolate chips in the dough.
- Take tbsp-sized portions of the dough and roll them into small balls, then chill them for thirty minutes.
- Warm the oven to 375°F and bake the balls for eight minutes.
- Cool the cookies for five minutes, then coat them with sugar and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
HOT DRINKS:
- Vegan Hot Chocolate
- Peppermint Mocha
- Vanilla Almond Milk Latte
- Hot Green Tea
DESSERTS:
- Chocolate Brownies
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Sugar Cookies
- Chocolate Truffles
FRUIT:
- Fresh Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberry Fruit Salad
ICE CREAM:
- Mint Chocolate Nice Cream
- Coconut Milk Ice Cream
TREATS:
- Vegan Chocolate Fudge
- Coconut Snowball Truffles
- Vegan Christmas Cupcakes
- Chocolate Peppermint Bark
TIPS:
- Utilize softened vegan butter to get the smooth cookie dough.
- You should avoid adding extra mint extract to keep the chocolate taste balanced.
- Chill the dough properly, then bake so the cookies keep their shape well.
- Roll the cookies in powdered sugar twice to get a better snowy look.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cooled cookies in a box and keep for one week.
FREEZER:
- Include the cookies in the vessel and freeze them for 2 months.
FAQs:
Should I exclude green food coloring from this dessert?
- Yes, you may skip this gel coloring, as the color will change but the taste will remain the same.
What is a good substitute for mint extract?
- You may swap the mint extract with peppermint extract for a perfect alternative.
Why do we chill the cookie dough?
- Chilling the dough makes the butter firm and keeps the cookies from spreading in the oven.
Can I prepare these cookies earlier?
- Yes, you may refrigerate the prepared dough in the container and store it for two days without baking.
Why do the cookies crumble?
- These cookies have a crumbly texture, but adding extra flour or not mixing the dough properly makes them fragile.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 120 kcal
Net carbs: 15 g
Iron: 0.7 mg
Total carbs: 17 g
Vitamin A: 0 IU
Fiber: 1 g
Calcium: 5 mg
Protein: 1.5 g
Sodium: 65 mg
Potassium: 25 mg
