Description
Red Velvet Snowballs are delightful, soft cookies that combine the rich flavor of cocoa with classic red velvet hues. Coated in a sweet powdered sugar dusting while still warm, these treats offer a perfect balance of mild cocoa taste and sweetness, making them ideal for parties, tea time, or festive 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
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and cocoa flavor.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes creamy and light in texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: To the butter and sugar mixture, add the large egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix thoroughly until the red color is evenly incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until all components are fully combined into a smooth cookie dough.
- Shape Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a smooth ball to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet with some space between them. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly but while still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar so they get coated with the sweet snowfall effect.
- Cool Completely: Allow the snowball cookies to cool fully on a wire rack before serving to ensure they set properly and maintain their shape.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and better cookie texture.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be soft in the center when removed from the oven.
- Rolling the cookies in powdered sugar while still warm helps the sugar stick better to the surface.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
- Red food coloring can be adjusted to achieve desired vibrancy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Red Velvet Cookies, Snowball Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Soft Cookies, Cocoa Cookies, Festive Treats
