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Homemade Gingerbread Snowball Cookies dusted with powdered sugar, one bitten to show the soft spiced center, warmly lit on a rustic plate.

Gingerbread Snowball Cookies

5 from 1 vote
Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Gingerbread Snowball Cookies with the warm, cozy spices of classic gingerbread. These easy no-fuss cookies taste like gingerbread houses without the hard texture or messy icing — perfect for Christmas cookie swaps and holiday parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chill (optional) 10 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 25 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

The Cookie Base
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour - spooned and leveled
  • 1 cup unsalted butter - softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar - sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - optional but recommended
  • ¼ teaspoon salt - balances sweetness
The Gingerbread Magic
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger - adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - adds warmth
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg - for depth
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves - strong, use lightly
  • 2 tablespoon molasses - dark or light works
The Snowball Coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar - for rolling
  • Pinch cinnamon - optional, mix into sugar for spice

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For creaming butter and sugar)
  • 1 Electric hand mixer or stand mixer (Helps achieve fluffy dough)
  • 2 Cookie sheets (Bake more at once)
  • As needed Parchment paper (Prevents sticking)
  • 1 Shallow bowl (For rolling cookies in powdered sugar)
  • 1 Wire rack (For cooling cookies)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat butter and powdered sugar until fluffy, then mix in molasses and vanilla. Add flour, spices, and salt; blend until dough forms.
  3. Chill dough for about 10 minutes if it feels too soft to shape.
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake 12–14 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes.
  6. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, cool completely, then roll again for a snowy finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie (30 g)Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 280IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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