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Red Velvet Snowballs

Red Velvet Snowballs: Delightful Holiday Bites of Joy

Red Velvet Snowballs are festive cookies that blend chocolate and vanilla flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring gel
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Snowy Finish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the vanilla and red food coloring.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F and roll dough into 1-inch balls, placing them on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft in the center.
  6. Cool on the baking sheet, then roll in powdered sugar before cooling completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use softened butter for easy blending and a smooth dough. Refrigerate dough if too sticky.

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