Description
Sweet memories melt into these molasses snowball cookies, offering a nostalgic winter treat that dances between spicy warmth and sugary comfort. Rich with deep molasses and rolled in powdered sugar, these delicate cookies invite you to savor a moment of pure, homemade bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (532 ml) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) molasses
- 1 large egg
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Finishing Ingredient:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a delicate blend of dry ingredients by whisking flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt in a medium mixing vessel.
- In a spacious bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency, incorporating egg, molasses, and vanilla extract with smooth, rhythmic motions.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, creating a soft, cohesive dough that promises rich, spiced flavor.
- Encase the dough in plastic wrap and allow it to rest and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 60 minutes, enabling the spices to meld and the texture to firm.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper, preparing a pristine surface for cookie formation.
- Extract the chilled dough and delicately roll it into uniform 1-inch spheres, positioning them with ample spacing on the prepared baking sheets.
- Slide the cookie-laden sheets into the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until the edges achieve a set appearance while maintaining a tender center.
- Allow the freshly baked cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, initiating the cooling process.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack, permitting complete cooling and preventing moisture accumulation.
- Once thoroughly cooled, generously dust the cookies with a veil of powdered sugar, creating a festive, snow-kissed appearance using a sifter or fine mesh strainer.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the perfect round shape during baking.
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and smoother cookie texture.
- Measure flour correctly by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling with a knife to avoid dense, dry cookies.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free blend for celiac-friendly version without compromising taste or texture.
- Prep Time: 75 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 36
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg