Red Velvet Snowball Cookies With White Chocolate Filling
Soft, melt-in-your-mouth red velvet cookies with a creamy white chocolate center, rolled in coconut for a snowy, festive touch—perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night by the fire.
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring gel or liquid
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup white chocolate chips for filling
- Sugar syrup for coating
- ½ cup shredded coconut for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla, and red food coloring until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes. Roll 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball, press a small indent, and fill with 2–3 white chocolate chips.
- Seal and roll again. Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until set but soft in the center.
- While warm, brush with sugar syrup or water, then roll in shredded coconut.
- Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and enjoy warm or cooled.