Red Velvet Cake Thumbprints
Red velvet cake and thumbprint cookies are both staples in southern homes, and this cookie recipe combines the best of both worlds. The bright red color is a standout in any dessert spread. Try dyeing half the batch blue for a patriotic combination!
- Time: 32 min
- Servings: 36
Source: Food Gardening Network
Ingredients
- Cookies 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- granulated sugar
- large eggs
- teaspoons vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- teaspoon kosher salt
- teaspoon baking soda
- teaspoon baking powder
- tablespoons red food coloring
- Cream Cheese Filling 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ounces cream cheese, softened
- teaspoon vanilla extract
- confectioners’ sugar