Description
Gingerbread Snowball Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines warm spices and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. These buttery cookies, rolled in powdered sugar for a charming snowy finish, will evoke fond memories of cozy kitchen moments. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying by the fire, this recipe is a must-try for festive indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Gradually mix in the ground ginger, cinnamon, and all-purpose flour until well combined; the dough may be crumbly.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until just set but not browned. Let cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Transfer cookies to a plate and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg