Description
These cookies are visually stunning with their vibrant red color and cream cheese filling, and they pack a delicious punch that keeps people coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, food coloring, vanilla, and cocoa powder. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Once the dough is chilled, scoop out about a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place it on the lined baking sheet.
- Use your thumb (or the back of a spoon) to make an indention in the center of each cookie.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling into the thumbprint of each cookie, being careful not to overfill.
- Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Chilling the dough is vital for maintaining the shape of the cookies while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 2
Keywords: red velvet, cheesecake, cookies, thumbprint, dessert