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BEST RED VELVET THUMBPRINT COOKIES

BEST RED VELVET THUMBPRINT COOKIES

BEST RED VELVET THUMBPRINT COOKIES

Delicious red velvet thumbprint cookies crammed with vanilla buttercream frosting!


RED VELVET THUMBPRINT COOKIES

So Day 2 brings these Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with a vanilla buttercream frosting! I absolutely ADORE these cookies. They’re not only delicious but oh so pretty. These would be an excellent addition to a “cookie board” aka create a charcuterie board but swap the charcuterie for all sweet treats. 

These cookies are going to be a showstopper addition!
You may be wondering how I got this vibrant red color? you'll use red coloring from the normal dropper style coloring , but let me allow you to in on a touch secret. Gel coloring . You don’t need to use tons and therefore the colors are far more brilliant. you'll find gel coloring at any baking store (I bought Wilton brand from Michaels). Here may be a great starter set of 8 colors on Amazon!


I filled these thumbprint cookies with a vanilla buttercream frosting, but you'll absolutely use a cheese frosting, melted chocolate , or a ganache made with white or bittersweet chocolate . many options!


These red velvet cookies would be beautiful served for Christmas (or Valentine’s Day) or gifted up for friends or neighbors.


Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies

A delicious buttery, sweet cookie with a stunning red coloring!

  • Prep Time : 20 mins
  • Cook Time : 10 mins
  • Total Time : 30 mins


Ingredients

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup soured cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 teaspoons red coloring (I used gel food color)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon leaven
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened baking chocolate
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon cream (or milk)


Instructions


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a cooking utensil with parchment paper.
2. within the bowl of an electrical mixer (or employing a hand mixer), cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
3. Add soured cream , egg, and coloring . Mix to mix .
4. during a separate bowl , combine flour, leaven , chocolate , and salt.
5. Mix in dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Press your thumb into the middle of every ball to go away an indention. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow to completely cool.
7. to form frosting, using an electrical mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar , cream , and vanilla until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes). Use a piping tip to feature a swirl of frosting to the middle of every thumbprint cookie. 

Notes

If frosting is just too loose, add more granulated sugar . If it's too thick, add more cream (or milk).
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