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Pumpkin Spice snowball cookies in a white bowl with a pumpkin napkin.
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Pumpkin Spice Snowball Cookies

If you love Classic Snowball Cookies which are also known as Swedish Heirloom Cookies, or Mexican Wedding Cookies, you will love these Pumpkin Spice Snowball Cookies.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin snowball cookies, Pumpkin spice snowball cookies, snowball cookies
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 100cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • stand mixer w/ paddle attachment
  • rubber spatula
  • tablespoon cookie dough scoop
  • large baking sheet (or 2 medium sheets)
  • parchment paper
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter soften to room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsps. water
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. all spice
  • 1/4 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Rolling Sugar blend

  • 1 tsp cinnamon optional
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line two medium-sized, or one large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter, and 1 cup of confectionery sugar.
  • Slowly add in the flour, extract, water, and egg.
  • Combine dough on low speed to avoid a cloud of flour. Dough will be stiff.
  • Turn off the stand mixer, remove the bowl from the base, and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula. Fold in the chopped nuts by hand.
  • Scoop dough using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop.
  • Roll cookie dough in your hands to form ball shapes, and add cookies to the sheet. Leave one inch of space between balls.
  • Bake cookies for 13-15 minutes. They should feel firm to the touch, and slightly golden in color.
  • Cool cookies for 5 minutes before rolling them in powdered sugar mixture.
  • Allow cookies to cool fully before adding them to any storage containers. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1snowball | Calories: 100cal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg