Description
These Irresistible Red Velvet Snowball Cookies are a festive treat that will impress everyone!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup red food coloring
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the red food coloring and nuts if using.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set. Let cool slightly.
- Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
- For a special touch, add a little extra powdered sugar when serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg