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Decadent Soft & Chewy Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies

Soft & Chewy Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies offer a deliciously rich cocoa flavor and a delightful, tender texture, making them an irresistible addition to any…

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • Red food coloring gel preferred
  • Cream cheese frosting for filling

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg, vanilla extract, and food coloring to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
  • Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls.
  • Place the dough balls on a prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie.
  • Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie before baking.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely before frosting the centers with cream cheese frosting.