Description
Red Velvet Snowballs are a festive treat that brings together the rich flavors of red velvet cake and the delightful texture of powdered sugar. Each bite bursts with velvety cocoa and sweet cream cheese, making them perfect for celebrations or a cozy indulgence at home. These charming snowballs not only taste incredible but also look stunning on any dessert table, evoking sweet memories of baking with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in red food coloring.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until they spring back when touched.
- Once cooled, create small indentations in each ball and fill with a mixture of cream cheese and powdered sugar. Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg