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Pumpkin Spice Snowball Cookies Recipe

4.9 from 106 reviews

These Pumpkin Spice Snowball Cookies are tender, buttery treats infused with warm pumpkin spice flavors and finished with a generous coating of powdered sugar. Perfect for the fall season or holiday gatherings, these cookies offer a delightful melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of festive spice.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures an even bake for the cookies.
  2. Prepare Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and pumpkin pie spice. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the cookies remain soft in the center.
  5. Cool and Coat: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. While still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat thoroughly. Place on a wire rack to cool completely and then roll in powdered sugar one more time for the classic snowball finish.

Notes

  • For a nuttier texture, consider adding 1 cup of finely chopped pecans or walnuts to the dough.
  • Ensure the butter is softened for easier creaming and better texture.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • Rolling cookies in powdered sugar twice ensures a beautiful snowball look and extra sweetness.

Keywords: pumpkin spice cookies, snowball cookies, fall cookies, holiday cookies, pumpkin dessert