Red Velvet Peppermint Thumbprints Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Peppermint Thumbprints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 4 teaspoons red food coloring; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups white baking chips; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
4 teaspoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups white baking chips
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, food coloring and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2
Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Press a deep indentation in center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle.
4
Bake 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
5
In a microwave, melt baking chips with oil; stir until smooth. Spoon a scant teaspoon filling into each cookie. Drizzle tops with remaining mixture. Sprinkle with peppermint candies. Let stand until set.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, room temperature, 4 teaspoons red food coloring, and more.

Yes, Red Velvet Peppermint Thumbprints falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Red Velvet Peppermint Thumbprints

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