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Easy Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies
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Soft red velvet thumbprint cookies with a creamy cream cheese frosting filling, perfect for holidays and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • For the Cookies:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • Optional: Sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until they are thoroughly blended into the butter mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them approximately 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheet. Using your thumb, create a small indentation in the center of each cookie, being careful not to press all the way through to the sheet.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Once baked, let the cookies cool completely on wire racks. If any indentations have puffed up, gently press them back down while the cookies are still warm.
  7. While the cookies cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and softened cream cheese until the mixture is light and fluffy (this should take 1-2 minutes).
  8. Stir in the vanilla extract, then gradually incorporate the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth, thick, and creamy enough to pipe. If needed, add a touch more powdered sugar for desired consistency.
  9. Fit a decorating bag with a star tip (or simply snip the corner of a sandwich bag). Pipe the luscious cream cheese frosting into the center of each cooled thumbprint cookie.
  10. Optionally, adorn with sprinkles for an extra festive touch before serving. Store these delightful cookies covered and chilled.

Notes

  • Store cookies covered and chilled for best freshness.
  • Adjust food coloring for desired red hue.

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