Description
These Gingerbread Snowball Cookies are soft, buttery treats with a hint of spice and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ground ginger
- 1/4 cup ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture.
- If using, fold in chopped nuts.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool slightly, then roll them in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Snowball Cookies, holiday cookies, spiced cookies