Christmas Red Velvet Snowballs: The Best Holiday Treats You’ll Love
Discover the joy of making Christmas Red Velvet Snowballs, a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter until creamy, then add eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until set.
- Let them cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a festive touch, consider adding white chocolate chips to the dough.
- Let the snowballs cool completely before serving for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snowball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg