Description
These Gingerbread Snowball Cookies are a festive, melt-in-your-mouth treat with the perfect blend of warming spices and crunchy pecans. Coated in powdered sugar, they make a delightful addition to your holiday cookie tray.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, pecans, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until set but not browned.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before rolling in powdered sugar again.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can toast the pecans lightly before chopping and adding them to the dough.
- You can also add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
