1. In a large mixing bowl, combine first 9 ingredients (through milk); beat with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined.
2. Stir in chocolate chips. Chill dough in refrigerator for about 30 min.
3. Preheat oven to 350°.
4. Shape dough into ¾" balls; place 2" apart on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets.
5. Bake in preheated oven until just barely set and cookies appear slightly underbaked in the cracks (8-9 min.), turning and switching pans halfway through.
6. Cool cookies on pans for 2 min.; cool completely on wire racks.
7. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Tasty Tip:

• Use a sifter to ensure the prettiest dusting of "snow" possible.