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Red Velvet Snowballs Recipe

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Red Velvet Snowballs are soft, cocoa-infused cookies with a vibrant red color, coated in powdered sugar for a sweet, snowy appearance. These festive treats combine the classic flavors of red velvet cake in a bite-sized cookie perfect for holidays or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring

For Coating

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes 3-4 minutes and helps create a tender cookie texture.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until the mixture is smooth and the color is evenly distributed.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion cookie dough and roll into 1-inch balls with your hands.
  7. Bake: Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges have set but the centers are still soft.
  8. Coat in Powdered Sugar: While the cookies are still warm, roll them gently in the powdered sugar until fully coated for a snowy, sweet finish. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature to make creaming easier and achieve better cookie texture.
  • Use gel-based red food coloring for a more vibrant and less runny dough.
  • Coating cookies while warm helps the powdered sugar stick better and gives a beautiful snowball effect.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the dry ingredients to enhance the cocoa taste.

Keywords: red velvet cookies, snowball cookies, holiday cookies, cocoa cookies, powdered sugar coating

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