Description
Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat featuring soft, chewy bites infused with rich cocoa flavor and vibrant red color. Topped with your choice of frosting or jam, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, bringing joy to family gatherings and celebrations. With their beautiful appearance and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re sure to impress both friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup softened butter (1 stick)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel recommended)
- Jam or frosting for filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space in between. Create an indent in each ball using your thumb.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly underbaked. Allow cooling before filling with jam or frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg