Description
Delicious red velvet snowball cookies filled with creamy cheese filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Take a small amount of the cookie dough, flatten it, and place a teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center. Fold the dough around the filling and roll into a ball.
- Place the cookie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg