Description
Experience the delightful combination of rich cocoa and creamy filling with these Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies. Soft, pillowy, and irresistibly sweet, they’re perfect for gatherings or a well-deserved treat after a long day. With their vibrant color and luscious filling, these cookies are sure to bring joy and smiles to every occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Gradually mix in flour, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, egg, and food coloring until fully combined.
- Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them apart; gently press your thumb into each to create indentations.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft; cool completely on wire racks.
- For the filling, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and milk until smooth; adjust sweetness if necessary. Fill each thumbprint with the cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg