Description
Delicious red velvet snowball cookies coated in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar.
- Add vanilla extract and red food coloring, mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in chopped nuts if using.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set.
- Let cool, then roll in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant color.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Snowball Cookies