Red Velvet Thumbprints Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Thumbprints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons red liquid food coloring; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Parchment paper; 2 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature; 1/4 cup white chocolate morsels, melted according to package directions and cooled; Garnish: white chocolate morsels

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons red liquid food coloring
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Parchment paper
2 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1/4 cup white chocolate morsels, melted according to package directions and cooled
Garnish: white chocolate morsels

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add egg and food coloring; beat 30 seconds.
2
Sift flour with next 2 ingredients in a small bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed until combined. Stir in vanilla.
3
Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and place 1/2 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Press thumb or end of a wooden spoon into each ball, forming an indentation.
4
Bake at 325u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes or until cookies are fragrant and dry. While cookies are still warm, press indentations again. Cool cookies completely on a wire rack (about 30 minutes).
5
Stir together cream cheese and melted white chocolate in a small bowl. Fill centers of cookies with cream cheese mixture.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons red liquid food coloring, and more.

Yes, Red Velvet 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.

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Red Velvet Thumbprints

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