Description
Christmas Ornament Cookie Balls are the ultimate festive treat that combines delicious flavors with vibrant decorations. These bite-sized delights are easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings, ensuring your dessert table shines with color and cheer. With a rich buttery base and a sprinkle of joy in every bite, these cookie balls will be a hit among family and friends, bringing back warm memories of holiday baking traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup colorful sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract, then gradually add flour and baking powder, scraping down the sides to combine.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll into balls.
- Place on a baking sheet; bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Roll warm cookie balls in colorful sprinkles until fully coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg