Description
Irresistible red velvet thumbprint cookies blend classic Southern charm with cream cheese elegance. Warm chocolate undertones and silky filling create a perfect dessert that melts in your mouth, tempting cookies lovers to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup (135 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Chocolate Elements:
- 2 tablespoons (15 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Rolling Ingredient:
- 0.5 cup (50 grams) powdered sugar (for rolling, optional)
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until silky and uniform, creating a luscious filling that will later grace the cookie centers.
- Carefully transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or a zip-top bag, snipping a small corner to prepare for precise filling. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator to maintain its structure.
- Ensure the filling remains cool and firm while you prepare the cookie base, allowing for seamless integration of flavors and textures.
- The chilled filling will provide a creamy, tangy contrast to the rich red velvet cookie, creating a delightful balance of tastes and temperatures.
- When ready to assemble, the cold filling will pipe smoothly into the freshly baked cookie indentations, creating a professional and appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Use a star-tipped piping bag for an elegant and professional-looking cream cheese filling.
- Chill the cream cheese mixture before piping to maintain its shape and prevent spreading when baking.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg