Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies! Soft, velvety cookies with a striking red hue are topped with creamy frosting, making them perfect for any celebration or sweet craving. These irresistible treats are not just visually stunning; they offer a rich blend of chocolate and vanilla flavors that will make your taste buds sing. Whether for holidays, parties, or a cozy night in, these cookies are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix well.
- Stir in red food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough; roll into balls and place on lined baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to create an indent in each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes; let cool before adding cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg