Description
Mouthwatering Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of red velvet with a creamy cheese filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fill the thumbprint indentations with the cream cheese mixture.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the cookies cool completely before adding the cream cheese filling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of red food coloring to achieve your desired color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg