These red velvet thumbprint cookies are a delightful twist on traditional holiday treats. Perfect for Christmas baking, these cookies combine the rich flavor of red velvet with a sweet filling, making them an ideal choice for holiday cookie recipes.

With their vibrant color and chewy texture, these xmas cookies are sure to impress your friends and family. They are easy to make and will add a festive touch to your dessert table this season.

Easy Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies

These thumbprint cookies feature a soft and chewy red velvet base, filled with a creamy frosting or jam. This recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies, making it a great addition to your collection of Christmas dessert ideas.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting or jam for filling
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Create Thumbprints: Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
8. Fill Cookies: Once cooled, fill each thumbprint with cream cheese frosting or your choice of jam.
9. Serve: Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve as part of your holiday cookie recipes.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 6g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 15g