Description
Soft and chewy red velvet thumbprint cookies filled with cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and food coloring.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet. Press your thumb into the center of each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool, then fill centers with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: red velvet, thumbprint cookies, cream cheese frosting, dessert, holiday cookies