Description
Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, featuring rich, velvety dough with a hint of cocoa. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, these vibrant treats promise to impress at any gathering. Perfectly soft and chewy, they evoke memories of celebrations and joyful baking moments. Whether for a holiday or a casual get-together, these cookies are sure to be the star of the dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and cocoa powder. Gradually blend into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets; use your thumb to make an indention in each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
- Once cool, fill the thumbprints with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg