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Red Velvet Snowball Cookies

Soft red velvet cookies coated in powdered sugar, perfect for festive holidays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp red food coloring
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
Coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and red food coloring; mix well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, until a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake 12–14 minutes until set but still soft. Cool slightly.
  7. Roll cookies in powdered sugar while warm, then again after cooling completely.
  8. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Notes

Optional: Add festive sprinkles while rolling in powdered sugar.