Gingerbread Snowball Cookies (Spicy, Chewy) – Holiday Twist...

Ingredients

• • 1 ⅞ cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• • 1 ⅞ cup granulated sugar
• • ⅞ cup light molasses
• • ⅞ cup maple syrup
• • 2 ⅞ tsp ground cinnamon
• • 1 ⅞ tsp ground ginger
• • ⅞ tsp nutmeg
• • ⅞ tsp cloves
• • 1 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
• • ⅞ tsp baking soda
• • ⅞ tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Mix in molasses, maple syrup, and spices until well combined.

3. 3

   Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt before adding to the wet mixture.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm up.

5. 5

   Roll into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.

7. 7

   Let cookies cool completely before serving with hot tea or milk.