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Pumpkin Spice Snowball Cookies

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Pumpkin Spice Snowball Cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats with a festive twist of pumpkin pie spice. Perfect for winter parties, holiday gifting, or cozy afternoons, these cookies are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
  • 1/2 teaspoon extra pumpkin pie spice (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Set out butter to soften.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon until fully incorporated.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  7. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
  8. If dough feels crumbly, gently press it together with your hands.
  9. Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts (if using). If skipping nuts, chill dough for 10 minutes before shaping.
  10. Use a 1-tablespoon scoop or measure to portion dough. Roll each portion into a ball (about 1 inch in diameter).
  11. Place balls on prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  12. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until tops look dry and bottoms are just turning golden.
  13. Remove cookies from oven and let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes.
  14. Mix powdered sugar and extra pumpkin pie spice in a shallow bowl.
  15. While cookies are still slightly warm, gently roll each one in the sugar mixture until fully coated.
  16. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  17. Once cookies are fully cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.
  18. Store in an airtight container once completely cooled.

Notes

For nut-free cookies, omit nuts or use pumpkin seeds. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Double rolling in powdered sugar gives the best snowy look. If dough is too soft, chill for 15 minutes before shaping. Cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.

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