Gingerbread Snowball Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Gingerbread Snowball Cookies! Soft, buttery, and bursting with warm spices, these cookies are rolled in powdered sugar to create a charming snowball appearance. They evoke memories of cozy winter evenings and are perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings or enjoying with a warm cup of tea. Easy to make and family-friendly, these cookies are sure to become a beloved addition to your holiday baking traditions. Get ready to fill your home with enchanting aromas and spread joy with every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture until combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans evenly into the dough.
- Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set but not browned.
- Cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar and allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (16g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg
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