These Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional cookies, perfect for holiday celebrations. With their vibrant color and sweet filling, they make an excellent addition to your Christmas desserts.
This recipe combines the rich flavor of red velvet with a creamy center, creating a treat that is both visually appealing and delicious. The preparation is simple, making it a great choice for bakers of all skill levels.
Festive Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies
These cookies feature a soft red velvet base with a thumbprint indentation filled with cream cheese frosting or jam. The recipe yields about 24 cookies and takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish, making them a festive treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting or your choice of jam for filling
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Create Indentations: Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Fill Cookies: Once cooled, fill each thumbprint with cream cheese frosting or jam of your choice.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar if desired and enjoy your festive cookies!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
