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Holiday Snowball Cookies

December 14, 2020 By Dana DeVolk 5 Comments

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If you want the perfect cookie this season these Holiday Snowball Cookies are an easy, minimal ingredient recipe that everyone loves!

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Stacked snowball cookies with mini chocolate chips and M&M's
Holiday Snowball Cookies, a yummy, soft and chewy cream cheese cookie loaded with mini chocolate chips, holiday M&Ms, and coated in powdered sugar.

Santa is going to LOVE these! Or you are, because I know I do! I think I eat more of these cookies than I should, no shame at all in that!

These cream cheese cookies have a little twist to them that make them really pop! 

Traditional Cream Cheese Cookies are just rolled in powdered sugar and baked, but the addition of chocolate to this recipe makes these stand out!

Plus add some holiday themed M&M’s and you have a festive cookie that everyone will be grabbing at at the dessert table! You’ll find me there for sure.

Some of my other favorite cookies we have on our site include Christmas Tree Cookies, Candy Cane Red Velvet Blossom Cookies and Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies! 

WHY THIIS RECIPE WORKS:

  • Minimal ingredients help this cookie recipe come together fast.
  • These are done from start to finish in 30 minutes!
  • You can easily double the batch to make for more people!

Overhead photo of Cream Cheese Cookies on white background

Okay, so I know what you are thinking. Cream cheese cookies?? Cream cheese does not a snowballs cookies recipe make.

Hear me out. Yes, these are not traditional “Snowball Cookies”, but to me, any cookie rolled in powdered sugar looks like a snowball, so there ya go!

Plus, the name is just cute, so sue me! I made them, I get to name them, fair?? I think so! 

Once you take a bite of these the name won’t matter, all you will know is that you need to come back here and leave a comment on how much these snowball cookies kick butt!

Trust me these will quickly become your new favorite and one of your go-to holiday cookie recipes, once you try them you just can’t stop.

Tools used to make Snowball Cookies:

  • A large bowl to mix the cookie dough.
  • Holiday M&Ms to fold into the cookies
  • Baking sheet to bake the cookies
  • Parchment paper, to prepare the baking sheets
  • Wire rack to cool the cookies.

Stacked Holiday Cream Cheese Cookies with one broken in half showing inside

WHAT ARE CREAM CHEESE COOKIES?

If you’ve never had a Cream Cheese Cookie before, they are tender, slightly chewy, and as you can imagine, addictive!

They contain your normal baking ingredients but with the addition of cream cheese which adds some texture and creaminess to the cookie itself!

HOW TO MAKE HOLIDAY SNOWBALL COOKIES:

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth.
  2. Slowly add 1 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar until combined.
  3. Add egg, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Mix to combine.
  4. Add flour in slowly until fully incorporated, scraping the sides as needed.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips and m&ms by hand. Place in fridge for one hour to rest.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F degrees. 
  7. Roll dough into 1 inch sized balls, about 2 teaspoons worth of dough. Roll in the remaining 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
  8. Slightly press down the tops of the cookies so they are flattened.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until just set. Do not overbake, it is hard to tell when these cookies are ready, they will puff up but won’t get golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  10. Roll warm cookies in leftover powdered sugar, or use more if needed. 
  11. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Aren’t these Snowballs Christmas Cookies so cute! I mean how could you NOT want to make these delicious things?

Close up of three Holiday Cream Cheese Cookies

HOW TO STORE:

To store these Holiday Snowball Cookies place in a ziptop bag or in an airtight container and they can last for up to 2 days at room temperature.

Any longer than that, you will need to place these in the refrigerator and they should keep for a few days longer.

You can also freeze Snowball Cookies for up to three months in an airtight container or freezer bag.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

  • These need to be refrigerated before baking, do not forget that step!
  • Easily double of halve this recipe depending on how many people you are serving.
  • You can freeze these cookies, see my tips above on how to store.
  • You can substitute vanilla bean paste 1:1 with vanilla extract.
  • Make sure you cream your butter and cream cheese together really well to prevent any lumps.

 

Collage of Cream Cheese Cookies Pinterest image

If you want a deliciously easy and tasty holiday cookie recipe then you need to make these Holiday Snowball Cookies, you won’t regret it!

If you like this recipe you might also like:

  • Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies
  • Lemon Cookies
  • White Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

If you’ve tried these HOLIDAY SNOWBALL COOKIES let me know in the comments how it turned out! You can follow me over on PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK to find some more of our mouthwatering recipes!
 

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Holiday Snowball Cookies

If you want the perfect cookie this season these Holiday Snowball Cookies are an easy, minimal ingredient recipe that everyone loves!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Traditional
Keyword: snowball cookies, snowballs christmas cookies, snowballs cookies recipes
Servings: 28 servings
Calories: 126kcal
Author: Dana @ ThisSillyGirlsKitchen.com

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (1 stick)
  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup holiday m&ms

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth. Slowly add 1 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar until combined. Add egg, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Mix to combine. Add flour in slowly until fully incorporated, scraping the sides as needed. Fold in the chocolate chips and m&ms by hand. Place in fridge for one hour to rest.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F degrees. Roll dough into 1 inch sized balls, about 2 teaspoons worth of dough. Roll in the remaining 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Slightly press down the tops of the cookies so they are flattened.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, until just set. Do not overbake, it is hard to tell when these cookies are ready, they will puff up but won't get golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes. Roll warm cookies in leftover powdered sugar, or use more if needed. 
  • Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Notes

  1. These need to be refrigerated before baking, do not forget that step!
  2. Easily double of halve this recipe depending on how many people you are serving.
  3. You can freeze these cookies, see my tips above on how to store.
  4. You can substitute vanilla bean paste 1:1 with vanilla extract.
  5. Make sure you cream your butter and cream cheese together really well to prevent any lumps.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 21mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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  1. Chrisy

    December 10, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    5 stars
    Love that you added M&M’s to these! I already love snowball cookies, but with the extra chocolate I think I could get my husband to try a few as well 😀

    Reply
  2. Jillian

    December 12, 2017 at 9:20 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies are SO cute, my entire family would love these!

    Reply
  3. Rebecca Hubbell

    December 13, 2017 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    Snowball cookies are such a classic, can’t wait to try this version for the holidays!

    Reply
  4. Sandy

    December 15, 2018 at 7:25 pm

    Look and sound wonderful. The recipe indicates “serving”. Is one cookie equal to one serving? I’m baking for a cookie exchange and need to know the quantity. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Dana DeVolk

      December 15, 2018 at 9:11 pm

      Hi, Sandy, the recipe says 28 servings, so one cookie per serving, this recipe makes 28 cookies, thanks!

      Reply

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