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Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese

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  • Author: KimEasy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies are soft, buttery, and beautifully tinted red with a hint of cocoa. Filled with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting, they’re perfect for festive occasions or as a sweet indulgence any time of the year.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp red food coloring
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until combined.
  2. Shape the Cookies:
    • Scoop 1-inch balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
    • Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each ball.
  3. Bake the Cookies:
    • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly puffed.
    • Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
    • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Assemble the Cookies:
    • Once the cookies are completely cool, spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling into the center of each cookie.
    • Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the filling before serving.

Notes

  • If desired, drizzle with melted white chocolate for an extra festive touch.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Find it online: https://newsvks.com/red-velvet-thumbprint-cookies-with-cream-cheese/