Description
Sweet holiday magic sparkles in these Gingerbread Snowballs, blending warm spices with powdery sugar for an irresistible seasonal treat. Festive bites promise comfort and cheer, inviting you to savor winter’s delightful embrace.
Ingredients
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Gingerbread Snowballs Recipe
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (279g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (57g) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Extra powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two parchment-lined cookie sheets, ensuring even spacing for optimal baking conditions.
- Utilize an electric mixer to whip softened butter until it reaches a light, airy consistency, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a symphony of warm spices including cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Add molasses to enhance depth of flavor, mixing until the ingredients blend seamlessly.
- Gradually introduce flour to the mixture, folding in portions and mixing thoroughly to develop a cohesive, moldable dough.
- Portion the dough into tablespoon-sized spheres, carefully rolling each into uniform balls and positioning them methodically on the prepared baking sheets with precise one-inch intervals.
- Slide the cookie sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges while maintaining a tender, soft interior.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest briefly, then gently tumble the warm cookies in a cloud of powdered sugar, ensuring a complete, delicate coating.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack, letting them cool completely, and for an enhanced wintry appearance, dust with an additional layer of powdered sugar.
- Serve these delectable gingerbread snowballs alongside your favorite warm beverage, creating a moment of seasonal comfort and indulgence.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for 30-60 minutes to ensure smooth, even mixing without lumps.
- Sift dry ingredients like flour and spices to prevent clumping and create a more uniform, silky dough texture.
- Use freshly ground spices for more intense, vibrant gingerbread flavor that elevates the entire cookie experience.
- Replace regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising taste or texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 166
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 28 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg