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Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese

Delicious Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese Bliss

Enjoy delightful Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese, a festive treat that dazzles the eye and tantalizes taste buds.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring Gel food coloring recommended
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Mix cocoa powder and red food coloring to form a rich paste and then add it to the butter-sugar mixture.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually mix it into the wet ingredients.
  5. Roll the dough into one-inch balls and place on the baking sheet, then press your thumb into each ball.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  7. Fill each thumbprint with the cream cheese mixture and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored for up to 7 days at room temperature and can also be frozen for longer storage.

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