When the holiday season rolls around, the scent of peppermint wafts through the air, inviting everyone to gather and celebrate. Peppermint snowball cookies are a festive treat that not only taste amazing but also look like little snowy delights on your dessert table. Let’s explore some of the most delicious variations of these cookies that will have your friends and family asking for seconds!
Classic Peppermint Snowball Cookies

Peppermint Snowball Cookies from Betty Crocker
Rating: 4. Ingredients: 2 h 20 min Total Time: 2 h 20 min.
Imagine buttery cookies that melt in your mouth, enveloped in a sweet coating of powdered sugar. These classic peppermint snowball cookies are made with crushed peppermint candies mixed into a rich dough. Their simplicity makes them a holiday favorite, and the crunch of the peppermint gives a delightful burst of flavor with every bite.
Chocolate Peppermint Snowball Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Snowball Cookies from Camille Styles
Ingredients: Unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, crushed peppermint, egg

Chocolate Peppermint Snowball Cookies (Gluten-Free) from Salted Plains
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, powdered sugar, peppermint extract Total Time: 53 min.

Mint Snowball Cookies Recipe from Crazy for Crust
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Andes mint chip, unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, all purpose flour Total Time: andes mint chip, unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, all purpose flour.
If you’re a chocolate lover, these cookies are calling your name! They start with a chocolate dough that’s just as rich as it sounds, and a hint of peppermint extract adds that festive touch. Rolled in powdered sugar, they look like tiny snowballs and taste like a cozy winter dream — perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth during holiday gatherings.
Almond Peppermint Snowball Cookies

Peppermint Snowball Cookies from The Conscious Plant Kitchen
Rating: 4.8. Ingredients: White chocolate chips, crushed candy cane, dairy free, pecan, powdered sugar Total Time: 25 min.

Peppermint Snowball Cookies from Sprinkle Bakes
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Almond bark, peppermint candy canes, sugar, all purpose flour, vanilla extract Total Time: 1 hr 40 min.

Peppermint Snowball Cookies from Sally's Baking Addiction
Rating: 4.3. Ingredients: Crushed candy canes, peppermint extract, sugar, all purpose flour, vanilla extract Total Time: 1 hr.
For those who adore a nutty twist, almond peppermint snowball cookies are a must-try! These cookies blend finely ground almonds into the dough, giving them a delightful crunch and a unique flavor. The combination of almond and peppermint is surprisingly delicious, making them a standout treat that will surprise and delight your guests.
White Chocolate Peppermint Snowball Cookies

Peppermint Snowball Cookies from Mom On Timeout
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Andes peppermint, food coloring, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, all purpose flour Total Time: 52 min.

Peppermint Snowball Cookies from Six Sisters' Stuff
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Crushed candy cane, almond bark, powdered sugar, all purpose flour, vanilla extract Total Time: 2 hr 34 min.

Peppermint Snowball Cookies Recipe from Three Olives Branch
Rating: 5. Ingredients: White chocolate chips, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, all purpose flour, red sugar Total Time: 25 min.
Rich and creamy white chocolate takes these peppermint snowball cookies to the next level! The dough is mixed with white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies, creating a sweet and minty explosion in every bite. Once baked, they are dusted with powdered sugar, making them look even more inviting — they’re like little gifts wrapped in snow!
Gluten-Free Peppermint Snowball Cookies

Gluten-Free Peppermint Snowball Cookies from Flippin' Delicious
Ingredients: 32 min Total Time: 32 min.

Chocolate Peppermint Snowball Cookies (Gluten-Free) from Salted Plains
Rating: 5. Ingredients: 53 min Total Time: 53 min.

Peppermint Snowball Cookies {GF & Low Carb} from Inspector Gorgeous
Ingredients: 1 h 15 min Total Time: 1 h 15 min.
Everyone deserves to enjoy the magic of peppermint snowball cookies, and this gluten-free version makes it possible! Made with almond flour and coconut flour, these cookies offer a nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the peppermint. They’re just as soft and delightful as their traditional counterparts, proving that everyone can indulge in sweet holiday treats!