Description
Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful blend of soft, chewy cookies with a gooey filling that makes every bite a taste sensation. Their striking red color and rich flavor make them perfect for any occasion, from casual coffee breaks to festive celebrations. These cookies are not only visually appealing but also easy to make, ensuring that you can impress friends and family with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Frosting or jam filling (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and cocoa powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and press your thumb gently into each ball to create an indentation.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled, fill each thumbprint with frosting or jam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg