Description
Delightful red velvet cookies filled with a rich cream cheese mixture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place them on the baking sheet.
- Using your thumb, make a small indentation in each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth, then fill each thumbprint with the mixture.
Notes
Ensure that your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for better mixing. You can adjust food coloring for desired red intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg