Description
Delicious red velvet thumbprint cookies filled with cream cheese.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let them cool completely.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fill the indentations with the cream cheese mixture.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh.
- Adjust the cocoa powder according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 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: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies, Cream Cheese, Cookies, Dessert