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Red Velvet Snowballs Recipe

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Delightfully soft and vibrant red velvet snowballs, these cookies combine rich cocoa flavor with a buttery texture. Coated in powdered sugar while warm, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and a festive look, ideal for holiday treats or cozy afternoons.

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

Coating

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This ensures even baking and easy cookie removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to combine them evenly.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and creamy. This helps create a tender cookie texture.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring into the creamed butter and sugar until fully incorporated, achieving a bright red batter.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  6. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a smooth ball with your hands for uniform baking.
  7. Bake: Place the dough balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until set but still soft in the center.
  8. Coat Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool slightly but while still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar to create the signature snowball appearance and add a delicate sweetness.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is softened at room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
  • Rolling cookies in powdered sugar while warm helps the coating stick better and enhances the snowball effect.
  • For a deeper red color, adjust the amount of red food coloring as needed.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Keywords: Red Velvet Cookies, Snowball Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Cocoa Cookies, Festive Cookies, Powdered Sugar Cookies

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