Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies. These irresistible treats combine a rich cocoa flavor with a zesty jam filling, all topped off with luscious cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp red gel food coloring
- ½ cup jam or jelly (raspberry or strawberry recommended)
- Cream cheese frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Add red gel food coloring and mix until you achieve desired color.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Press your thumb into each ball to create an indent for the jam filling.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set; cool on wire racks before filling with jam.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (36g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chill the dough before baking for better shape retention. Experiment with different fillings like Nutella or peanut butter for a fun twist.