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Snowball Cookies

December 13, 2015

Snowball Cookies - a traditional Christmas cookie with added chocolate chips! (Recipe via simplyhappenstance.com)Snowball Cookies //

Cookies… they’re definitely one of my top 5 favorite treats. I love how simple they are to make, that they come in the perfect size for indulging, and that there is usually an abundance of dough… so you have plenty to share!

During the holidays, I tend to try out some new cookie recipes along with a few tried-and-true faves. At bakeries, I’m always tempted by the traditional wedding cookies. They’re called varying names depending on the culture (Italian Wedding Cookies, Mexican Wedding Cookies, Polvorones, Russian Tea Cakes, and even Snowball Cookies — to name a few), and are baked for celebrations. Typical recipes call for nuts to be added, but in this particular recipe, I opted to substitute mini (semi-sweet) chocolate chips for the nuts to make it more kid-friendly. The outcome was heavenly… the kids couldn’t have been happier! 

Snowball Cookies (Recipe via simplyhappenstance.com) #ChristmasCookies

Growing up, I always looked forward to the Christmas tin of cookies that my Aunt Jean would make for our family. She would include a mixture of sweet treats that she baked up fresh in her kitchen (sugar cookies, fudge, seven layer bars, chocolate chip cookies, and these wedding cookies). It’s a tradition that I LOVE and try to uphold each year. 

These Snowball Cookies with Mini Chocolate Chips have a rich buttery taste and melt-in-your-mouth with each bite. They’re delicate and flavorful… a lovely treat to share with family and friends over the holidays, and perfect to include in those cute holiday tins!

Snowball Cookies (Recipe on simplyhappenstance.com)

These little cookies are great for little hands to help with, too. Preparing the simple dough, adding in the mini chocolate chips, rolling into balls, and covering in powdered sugar are fun tasks in preparing these little bites of joy! 

Snowball Cookies (Recipe via simplyhappenstance.com) #ChristmasCookies #CookieExchange #EdibleGifts

TIPS //

  1. Use only real butter for best cookie results! You won’t be sorry!
  2. Wait for the cookies to cool for a few minutes before rolling in powdered sugar. This will allow them time to cool (so as not to burn your hands) and set properly so that they don’t crumble. 
  3. Before serving, you can give an additional roll in powdered sugar to make them look freshly dipped in snow (wink, wink)!
  4. The dough is stiff enough to work with right away, or if you prefer, you can roll them into balls and freeze in an air-tight container.  The raw cookies can go straight from the freezer to the oven by adding 2 to 3 minutes to the original cooking time. 

Snowball Cookies Made With Mini Chocolate Chips! (Get the Recipe on simplyhappenstance.com)

I hope that you and your families truly love the “mini” addition in this traditional cookie recipe! Making half the dough with mini chocolate chips and half with nuts (chopped pecans would be my choice!) would be a delicious way to share these treats with those you love! Warmest holiday wishes to you all… and Happy Baking!!!

Print Recipe

Snowball Cookies

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time7 mins
Total Time17 mins
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Dessert
Servings: 4 dozen
Author: Simply Happenstance

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips I used semi-sweet
  • Additional powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix softened butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl: flour & salt. Slowly, add the flour mixture to the butter/sugar until the dough comes together. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  • TIP // If the dough is too soft or sticky, chill it until you can work it easily with your hands (30 minutes or so).
  • Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop small amounts of dough (approx. 1-2 tablespoons worth) and roll into balls using the palms of your hands. Place balls of dough on prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake cookies for 7-9 minutes until bottoms are just slightly brown. Remove from oven and cool for a few minutes, until you can handle them.
  • Fill a small bowl with sifted powdered sugar and roll each cookie in the sugar until coated. Place on a rack to cool. (Once cookies are cooled, or just before serving, you can re-roll them in more powdered sugar to look like they're freshly covered in "snow"). Enjoy!

Notes

Original Recipe Inspiration From: Crazy for Crust

 

Snowball Cookies

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Mason Jar Succulents

June 5, 2014

Easy Do It Yourself Mason Jar Succulents. Perfect for end of the school year gifts for teachers.

:: Mason Jar Succulents ::

Raise your hand if you’ve entered your last few weeks of school? Let’s save you some time, money, and the need to figure out your end of the year gift with these easy and cute Mason Jar Succulents!  These little pots of love are inexpensive, simple to make, and best of all… they don’t require a green thumb to keep alive.  Better than flowers and chocolates, your teachers or friends will love this gift!

Easy mason jar succulents.

I don’t know about you, but the list gets longer by the day filled with upcoming June birthdays and thank you gifts.  I planted the above potted succulents a couple years ago.  They started off as a small arrangement.  I have cut and replanted some of these succulents over time into pots in both my yard and house. When thinking about ways in which to thank and gift the special people on my to-give list, I figured why not create a cute succulent gift? Using inexpensive mason jars, mod podge, and succulents, this gift is a cinch.

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Filed Under: Family, Simply Obsessed

Weekend Lovelies

May 3, 2014

Weekend Lovelies

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

Hello, friends! Nicole and I are so glad that you’ve stopped by our blog to check out our latest finds and favorite things! Thanks for being here!

So, before we move on to our lovelies… how was your week? I celebrated my 36th birthday {gulp!} this past Tuesday! {I’m honestly starting to lose track!} Nicole was so thoughtful in dedicating her delicious Tres Leche Cupcake post to me! {Thanks, my friend… that was super sweet!} My family and I spent the day at the beach {my favorite place}, soaking up the crazy warm weather we’ve been having in Southern California! It was a wonderful day! Good food, sandy toes, warm sunshine, lots of smiles, and playing in the ocean always makes for a fabulous day! I am so thankful for another year! [Read more…]

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Stella & Dot Holiday Favorites!

December 3, 2013

Holiday Favorites 

‘Tis the season for gift giving! Nicole and I have some fabulous finds to share with you from our favorite, Stella & Dot!  Their jewelry, bags, and accessories are lovely gifts for  family, friends, teachers, and co-workers! Stella’s pieces also make for the perfect hostess gift! {Many of the items we featured are currently on sale!} Simply click here or on the images below to browse the latest items! Hmm… I’m thinking that maybe Nicole and I should write our own Christmas Wish List to Santa this year with a few of these glamorous baubles {wink, wink}!  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Lovelies, Simply Obsessed

{weekend} lovelies

May 3, 2013

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

The weekend is here!  School is winding down, but our schedules seem busier than ever! Hope that you can take a few moments this weekend for yourself…. and maybe browse some of our favorite finds on the web this week over a cup of your favorite coffee or tea! We kept it short and sweet! Enjoy… and have a lovely weekend, friends! {xo}

 

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas // Hither & Thither

Mother’s Day is coming up quick! Here are a few gift ideas! Click the title link above to see even more classic ideas for your sweet moms…. or possibly a treat for yourself!

 

 

 

The Best Olive Oil Cake You’ve Ever Had // Cup of Jo

This recipe uses your finest olive oil, lemons, a touch of rum, and almond milk….. Mmmmmm! I personally can’t wait to make this recipe! Wouldn’t this be divine over a cup of hot coffee with the company of a close friend? Bliss… 

 

 

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Filed Under: Lovelies

Gifts for the Hostess

November 19, 2012

Gifts for the Hostess

 

Gifts for the Hostess by simplyhappenstance featuring loop scarves
Square toe shoes / Nordstrom green glove / LULU loop scarve / Nordstrom scarve / Butter London lip gloss / Deborah Lippmann nail lacquer / Kennebunk Home ‘elise’ Ruched Plush Throw / Himalayan Trading Post ‘spice Tin’ Candle

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bioSara and Nicole are sorority sisters that simply “happened” to end up in the same small town. They have many things in common, which have set the tone of their blog. They hope that you will join them in their journey of motherhood, dreams that may be, the daily life, and their passion for cooking, yoga, fashion, and design!

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