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Gingerbread Snowball Cookies

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Delightful holiday cookies that are soft, buttery, and rolled in powdered sugar, capturing the essence of the festive season.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling
  • Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the sifted powdered sugar until fluffy and creamy.
  4. Mix in the molasses and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, blending until a soft dough forms.
  7. Chill the dough for about 10 minutes if too soft to handle.
  8. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while warm.
  11. Allow them to cool completely, then roll again for an extra snowy finish.

Notes

For increased flavor, feel free to adjust the spices. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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