These Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful combination of rich red velvet cookies filled with a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling and coated with crunchy pecans. They are perfect for holidays, special occasions, or anytime you crave a scrumptious treat!
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 2/3 cup granulated sugar. 1 large egg yolk. 1 tablespoon buttermilk. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 teaspoon red food coloring gel. 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans. 4 ounces cream cheese, softened. 1/4 cup powdered sugar. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Place the chopped pecans in a small bowl. Shape the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball in the chopped pecans, coating it completely. Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Using your thumb or the back of a teaspoon, make an indentation in the center of each cookie. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Carefully spoon a small amount of the cream cheese mixture into the indentation of each cookie. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container. Enjoy these delicious Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
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