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Red Velvet Snowballs Recipe

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Red Velvet Snowballs are soft, moist cookies combining the rich flavors of cocoa and vanilla with a striking red hue. Coated in powdered sugar while warm, these delightful treats offer a tender crumb and a beautiful snowy finish, perfect for holidays and special occasions.

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. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate larger bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and creamy, ensuring a smooth texture for the cookie dough.
  4. Add Egg and Flavorings: Incorporate the large egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring into the butter and sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly until the color is uniform and the ingredients are well combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, making sure not to overmix, to maintain a tender cookie texture.
  6. Form Cookie Dough Balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them gently into balls to prepare for baking.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Place the dough balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are set but still soft to the touch.
  8. Coat Cookies with Powdered Sugar: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly, just enough to handle without breaking. While still warm, roll the cookies in the powdered sugar until fully coated, giving them a beautiful snowball appearance.
  9. Cool Completely: Transfer the coated cookies onto a wire rack to cool completely. This step allows the powdered sugar to set and the cookies to firm up slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is fully softened to help it blend well with the sugar and create a smooth dough.
  • Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and moist inside.
  • Rolling the cookies in powdered sugar while warm creates the signature ‘snowball’ effect.
  • Use gel-based red food coloring for a more vibrant and less watery dough.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Red Velvet Snowballs, red velvet cookies, powdered sugar cookies, holiday cookies, soft cookies

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