Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Red Velvet Snowball Cookies, where vibrant red meets a rich chocolate flavor. These tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are dusted with powdered sugar, resembling a fresh snowfall. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family moments, their enchanting taste will leave everyone reaching for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time and beat in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Mix in the red food coloring until dough is evenly colored.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks and dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chocolate chips or chopped nuts. Chill the dough for an hour before baking for perfectly shaped cookies that don’t spread too much. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.