Description
Delicious gingerbread snowball cookies with cozy spices and a powdered sugar finish, perfect for holiday gifting and cookie exchanges.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar for rolling
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- 3. Add vanilla, salt, spices, and molasses; mix until well combined.
- 4. Gradually incorporate the flour until a soft dough forms; chill if too soft.
- 5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- 6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are tender.
- 7. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, cool on a rack, then roll again for a festive finish.
- 8. Serve and enjoy with cocoa or gift as desired.