Homemade Sno Balls | Food Stuff

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon chocolate extract (optional)
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa
• 1 large egg
• 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1 large egg yolk
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for the molds
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon powdered instant coffee dissolved in 2/3 cup boiling water
• 6 drops red food coloring
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, preferably Baker's Angel Flake Coconut
• 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the molds
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup water