Gingerbread Snowballs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, at room temperature.
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1/2 cup (57g) icing sugar.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1/2 teaspoon table salt.
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1 teaspoon cinnamon powder.
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1 teaspoon powdered ginger.
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground.
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1/4 teaspoon allspice powder.
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
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1 tablespoon of molasses.
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2 1/4 cups (279g) plain flour.
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Extra powdered sugar for coating.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F and get two baking trays ready with parchment paper.
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Whip the butter until airy. Stir in the sugar, vanilla, salt, spices, and molasses until smooth. Gradually mix in the flour until the dough is formed.
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Use a tablespoon measure to portion out dough onto your lined baking trays.
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Pop them in the oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until their bottoms turn lightly golden.
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Let the cookies cool slightly, then roll them in powdered sugar. Once fully cooled, you can roll them in sugar again if you'd like a thicker layer.
# Notes:
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The dough might feel crumbly at first but will come together.
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Rolling the cookies twice in sugar gives the richest coating.
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A perfect choice for gifting during the holidays.