Description
Delightful Red Velvet Snowballs coated in powdered sugar, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring (to achieve desired color)
- Optional: chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined. Add food coloring until the desired red hue is achieved.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat.
- Allow to set before serving.
Notes
For a richer taste, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts into the dough. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Red Velvet, Cookies, Holiday Treats, Dessert, Family Recipe