Description
Red Velvet Cheesecake Thumbprints are delightful cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Fill each thumbprint with the cheesecake mixture.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the cheesecake filling.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Red Velvet, Cheesecake, Thumbprints, Cookies, Dessert