Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies, where soft, chewy cookie dough meets a luscious cream cheese filling. With their striking red hue and rich cocoa flavor, these cookies are not only visually stunning but also incredibly satisfying. Perfect for any occasion, they will impress your guests and leave everyone reaching for more. Follow this simple recipe to create these irresistible treats that are bound to become a favorite!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp red food coloring
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for filling and dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in red food coloring until desired hue is achieved.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix gently until combined.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto parchment-lined baking sheets, creating a thumbprint indentation in each ball.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Fill cooled cookies with cream cheese filling and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg