Mouthwatering Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
These Mouthwatering Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic red velvet cake, featuring a rich cookie base and creamy cream cheese filling. Perfect for any gathering, they are both delicious and visually stunning!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Set this aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of red food coloring into the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough and roll it into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space in between.
- Using your thumb or the back of a teaspoon, gently press down in the center of each dough ball to create an indentation.
- In a separate bowl, beat together 4 ounces of cream cheese, ½ cup of powdered sugar, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture into each thumbprint indentation, filling them generously.
- Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until they are set and slightly firm to the touch.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for about 30 minutes if it's too soft to handle. Don't skip the cream cheese filling; consider adding lemon zest for a citrusy twist. Decorate with melted white chocolate for extra sweetness.