Description
Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines soft, chewy cookie texture with a luscious cream cheese filling. Bursting with rich cocoa flavor and eye-catching red color, these cookies are perfect for special occasions or cozy family gatherings. Each bite offers a warm hug of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’re sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel)
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and red food coloring; mix well.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop mounds onto the baking sheet, creating indentations with your thumb.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft. Cool on a wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth; fill indentation in each cookie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg