Description
Red Velvet Snowball Cookies are a festive delight that combines rich cocoa flavor with a striking red hue, making them perfect for any occasion. These tender cookies are rolled in powdered sugar, creating a beautiful snowy finish that will impress family and friends alike. With a simple recipe and easily adaptable ingredients, you’ll find these cookies to be a must-have treat during the holidays or any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in red food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended—avoid overmixing.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets and roll each ball in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are set; allow cooling slightly before rolling again in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg