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Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies

Soft and Chewy Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese

Indulge in the magic of soft and chewy Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies filled with a creamy cream cheese center.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides essential structure to the cookies
  • 2 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Brings a rich flavor that defines red velvet profile
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Leavening agent for tender cookies
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavors and balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (Softened) Key for creaming with sugar
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens and allows spreading
  • 2 Large Eggs (Room Temperature) Provides moisture
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Classic cookie ingredient
  • 1 tbsp Red Food Coloring Gives cookies their signature hue
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Adds moisture and tang
  • 1/4 cup Additional Granulated Sugar For rolling, creates a sparkling finish
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (Softened) Provides dreamy, tangy sweetness
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar (Sifted) Sweetens the filling

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and red food coloring, mixing well.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients and buttermilk, alternating until just combined.
  6. Chill the cookie dough, covered, in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Scoop dough into balls and roll in granulated sugar.
  8. Indent the center of each ball and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  9. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then fill the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chill the dough to maintain shape while baking.

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