Description
Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, velvety flavor of red velvet cake with a creamy filling. These cookies are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, making them perfect for celebrations or a sweet indulgence any day. With their soft texture and sweet surprise in the center, each bite is pure bliss. Whether served at gatherings or enjoyed as a personal treat, these cookies will impress everyone who tastes them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup cream cheese icing or your choice of jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Gradually sift in flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt while mixing on low speed until combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and red food coloring until well mixed.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Make an indentation in each ball with your thumb.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but not hard. Remove from oven and fill thumbprints with cream cheese icing or jam before cooling completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg