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Red Velvet Thumbnail Cookies Recipe

Amanda Powell
Soft red velvet thumbprint cookies filled with a velvety cream cheese icing. These cookies are a perfect little twist on a favorite classic cookie.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 35 1 cookie
Calories 143 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 3 teaspoons Red Velvet Emulsion (or red food coloring)
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2-2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons Heavy Cream
  • Sprinkles optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together until fluffy and light.
  • Add in the egg, vanilla, and red velvet emulsion. Beat well.
  • Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together, then beat into the butter mixture until it is just incorporated.
  • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 1 ½ inches apart on the baking sheet.
  • Use the end of a wooden spoon to create an indent in the dough.
  • Bake for 10 - 11 minutes.
  • Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheets for a minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. If the indents seem puffy, gently press down.
  • As the cookies cool, make the filling.
  • Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Mix in the vanilla and salt.
  • Beat in the powdered sugar and then drizzle in the heavy cream.
  • Put the cream cheese filling in a piping bag and pipe in the filling into the indents.
  • Top with sprinkles, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 63mgSugar: 11g
Keyword Baked, Baking, Cookies, Family Meals and Snacks, Lunchbox, Party Food, Red Velvet, Snacks, Valentine's Day
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