Description
Gingerbread Snowball Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, combining rich spices with a melt-in-your-mouth buttery texture. Rolled in powdered sugar, these delightful cookies evoke the warmth of the holiday season, making them perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With a simple preparation process, they cater to both novice and experienced bakers alike. The unique blend of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg creates a flavor profile that is both inviting and memorable. Whether enjoyed with a warm beverage or as part of a dessert platter, these cookies will surely bring joy to your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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).
- Cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Stir in finely chopped pecans.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes; they should be set but not browned.
- Roll warm cookies in additional powdered sugar before cooling completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg