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Festive Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese

Delicious red velvet cookies with a creamy, sweet cream cheese filling, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for sweetness
  • 1 large egg to bind the ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for a hint of flavor
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring to achieve that signature red hue
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour the base of the cookie dough
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for a subtle chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder to help the cookies rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt to enhance the flavors
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened for easy mixing
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar to sweeten the filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to add depth to the cream cheese

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare your ingredients by measuring them accurately.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, mixing until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  4. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll it into a ball, and place it on a baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each ball. Create an indentation in the center of each ball.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers remain soft. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  7. Once the cookies are completely cool, fill each indentation with a spoonful of cream cheese filling. Optionally, add festive toppings like crushed peppermint or sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalProtein: 2gSodium: 100mg

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