Description
A festive twist on traditional mochi doughnuts, these snowballs are soft, chewy, and perfect for Christmas.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup glutinous rice flour: the base for chewy texture
- 1/4 cup sugar: for sweetness
- 1/2 cup milk: adds moisture
- 1 tsp vanilla extract: for flavor
- 1/2 tsp baking powder: helps dough rise
- 1/4 tsp salt: balances sweetness
- Powdered sugar: for coating
Instructions
- Mix rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Add milk and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Shape dough into small balls.
- Fry in oil until golden brown.
- Roll in powdered sugar while warm.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use glutinous rice flour for best texture.
- Keep oil at medium heat to prevent burning.
- Dough should be sticky but manageable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snowball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg