1. Preheat the Oven:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
– In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugars:
– In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
– Add the vanilla extract and molasses, mixing until well combined.
4. Mix in Dry Ingredients:
– Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
– If using, fold in the finely chopped nuts.
5. Shape the Cookies:
– Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
– Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake the Cookies:
– Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
– Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
7. Roll in Powdered Sugar:
– While the cookies are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar to coat them generously.
– Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before rolling them in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes | Servings: 24 cookies
Enjoy these delightful Gingerbread Snowballs, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter days!
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