Sweet Red Snowballs (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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Softened unsalted butter (1/2 cup).
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Butter-flavored shortening (1/2 cup).
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One room temperature egg.
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3 tbsp of buttermilk.
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White vinegar (1/2 tsp).
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2 tsp of red food coloring.
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2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour.
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
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A pinch of salt (1/4 tsp).
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1 cup of powdered sugar.
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Melted unsalted butter (1/4 cup) for dipping.
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Extra sifted powdered sugar (1 1/2 cups) for rolling.
# Preparation Steps:
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Beat the butter with shortening until smooth and fluffy.
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Blend in the egg, buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and red food coloring on low until everything's mixed well.
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In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa, salt, and powdered sugar together.
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Slowly add the dry mix to the wet ingredients until fully blended. Pop the dough in the fridge for an hour.
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Drop tablespoon-sized balls onto sheets about 2 inches apart. Cook at 350°F for 12-14 minutes.
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While still warm, dunk cookies in the melted butter, then cover with powdered sugar. Let them cool completely before adding a second coating of sugar.
# Additional Tips:
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Handle the chilled dough fast so cookies don't spread too much.
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Keep them fresh by storing between sheets of parchment in a sealed container.