Description
Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese are a stunning dessert that marries the rich, velvety flavor of red velvet cake with a luscious cream cheese filling. These cookies are not only visually captivating with their vibrant red color but also deliver a delightful combination of soft, buttery texture and sweet creaminess in every bite. Perfect for special occasions or as a charming snack, these cookies will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light; add egg, vanilla, and food coloring.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, creating an indentation in each cookie with your thumb.
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth; fill each cookie indentation.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg