Red Velvet Snowballs Festive Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)

Holiday gatherings call for vibrant red velvet snowballs—soft cookies filled with cream cheese and dusted in powdered sugar. Highlighting snowballs, holiday baking, and red velvet, these sweet bites are a keeper.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
02 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

→ Finishing

07 - 2 cups powdered sugar, plus more for coating
08 - 1/4 cup red velvet cake crumbs or sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
03 - Add red velvet cake mix, large egg, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly until a thick dough forms.
04 - Gently fold in chopped pecans or walnuts, if using.
05 - Scoop and shape dough into 1-inch balls. Arrange on prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until edges are set while centers remain slightly soft. Avoid overbaking.
07 - Let snowballs rest on baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Once fully cooled, roll each snowball in powdered sugar until fully coated. For a heavier coating, roll twice.
09 - Optionally, sprinkle red velvet cake crumbs or decorative sprinkles over the powdered sugar coating.
10 - Store finished snowballs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For a more pronounced flavor, use premium cream cheese and butter.
02 - Monitor baking time closely to prevent dryness; remove from oven as soon as edges are set.
03 - If dough is too sticky to handle, chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before forming into balls.
04 - Vary the decorative finish by adding colored sprinkles or edible glitter for festive occasions.
05 - Maintain a cool environment to prevent powdered sugar coating from melting.
06 - Prepare snowballs in advance; store in an airtight container and recoat with powdered sugar before serving if needed.
07 - Adjust baking duration to match your oven’s performance; remove as soon as set.
08 - A pinch of salt may be incorporated for enhanced depth of flavor.

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