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Gingerbread Snowballs Recipe

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These Gingerbread Snowballs are a delightful holiday treat that melts in your mouth. With a rich, spiced flavor from cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, these soft, chewy cookies are coated in powdered sugar, giving them the perfect “snowy” look. They make for an ideal pairing with tea, coffee, or hot cocoa, and are perfect for any cozy occasion

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (57g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground allspice
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 2 ¼ cups (279g) all-purpose flour
  • Extra powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix the Dough:
    • Using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy.
    • Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and molasses. Mix until smooth.
    • Gradually add the flour in portions, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough forms.
  • Form the Cookies:
    • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie. Roll into balls and place them evenly on the prepared cookie sheets, leaving 1 inch of space between each.
  • Bake:
    • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Aim for a soft, chewy center by avoiding overbaking.
  • Coat in Powdered Sugar:
    • Cool cookies slightly for 1–2 minutes. While still warm, roll them gently in powdered sugar to coat.
    • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For an extra snowy effect, roll in powdered sugar again once cooled.
  • Enjoy: These melt-in-your-mouth gingerbread snowballs pair beautifully with tea, coffee, or hot cocoa.

Notes

  • Ensure not to overbake the cookies, as they should be soft in the center.
  • For a more intense flavor, consider adding a bit more molasses.
  • The cookies will continue to firm up slightly as they cool.
  • Feel free to double the recipe if you’re baking for a crowd

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