Festive Red Velvet Snowballs
These Red Velvet Snowballs are soft, rich cocoa-infused cookies with a subtle tang from cream cheese, rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy, festive finish perfect for holiday trays or cozy treats.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar for coating
- 1 large egg
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in cream cheese, then add egg and vanilla until smooth.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then add to wet mixture just until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough rounds onto sheets, spaced 2 inches apart, and chill 30 minutes.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges set and centers soft. Cool 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- Roll the slightly warm cookies in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.