Red Velvet Snowball Cookies (Soft, Snowy Holiday Cookies)

Red Velvet Snowball Cookies (Soft, Snowy Holiday Cookies)

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Make Red Velvet Snowball Cookies with a tender cocoa crumb, bright red center, and a double powdered sugar coating. A pretty holiday cookie tray favorite…

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (95 g) vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red gel food coloring, plus more if needed
  • 2 1/4 cups (270 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (21 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
  • 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar, sifted, plus more for dusting

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