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Red Velvet Snowball Cookies with White Chocolate Filling Recip

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These festive Red Velvet Snowball Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with a creamy white chocolate center. Rolled in powdered sugar and coconut flakes for a snowy effect, they’re perfect for Christmas gatherings, cookie exchanges, or cozy winter treats.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes (including chilling)
  • Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 20 cookies
  • Category: Cookies, Christmas Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 ½ 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 preferred)

¼ cup buttermilk

½ cup white chocolate chips (for filling)

Sugar syrup (thin glaze for coating)

½ cup shredded coconut (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla, and red food coloring, and beat until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Scoop about 1 tbsp of dough, roll into a ball, make an indent, and fill with 2–3 white chocolate chips. Seal and roll into a ball again.
  8. Arrange dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
  9. While still warm, lightly brush each cookie with water or sugar syrup, then roll in shredded coconut to create a snowy coating.
  10. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm for a gooey center or cooled for a creamy bite.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for easier handling and shaping.
  • Use gel food coloring for a richer red velvet color.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep the filling soft.
  • These cookies make beautiful holiday gifts when packed in festive boxes.

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