Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

These are truly to die for! I swear I can eat a whole box

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon yeast soda

1 /4 teaspoons salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tablespoon red food coloring

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted (optional for drizzling )

For the cream cheese filling:

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper for easier cleaning.
Mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.Stir in egg, red food coloring and vanilla extract.

Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until everything is well mixed.
Form the dough into 2.5 cm balls and place on baking trays. Press a fingerprint on each ball.

For the filling, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.Fill each cookie hole with this mixture.

Bake for 10-12 minutes. Avoid over-baking.
Let the cookies cool briefly on the baking sheets before placing them on the racks.

For a decorative finish, optionally drizzle with melted white chocolate.Variations and tips:

Sprinkle red sugar over the filling before baking to give it a festive look.

Use gluten-free flour for nutritional needs.
Skip the food coloring for a classic Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookie.

Chill the dough if it is too sticky.
Have fun baking!We hope these Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies bring joy and joy to your gatherings.