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Red Velvet Snowballs

Delicious Red Velvet Snowballs You Can't Resist!

These Red Velvet Snowballs are a delightful treat—vibrant, soft, and customizable, perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a sweet craving.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 0.5 cups cocoa powder gives the cookies their rich chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder helps the cookies rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cups unsalted butter softened, can substitute with vegan butter
  • 1 cups granulated sugar sweetens the cookies
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar packed, adds moisture
  • 1 large egg can substitute with a flax egg
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring adjust for color intensity
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract infuses aroma
For Dusting
  • powdered sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Red Velvet Snowballs
  1. Start by collecting all your ingredients, ensuring the unsalted butter is softened to room temperature.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in one large egg, then add the red food coloring and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the prepared flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Scoop portions of dough and roll them into 1-inch balls, placing them on the lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges feel firm but the centers remain soft.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
  10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store uneaten Red Velvet Snowballs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them.

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