Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies
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INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE COOKIES:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk*
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp red food coloring
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or sanding sugar*
FOR THE FILLING:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg ylk*
- /4 cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 300ºF. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Beat together the butter, brown sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Mix in the flour, food coloring, and cocoa powder until soft dough forms.
- Scoop out the dough by heaping tablespoons and roll them in the sugar* before placing on the prepared baking sheet (about 2 inches apart). Use the back of a round teaspoon to make a small indentation in the cookie dough.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the filling: using an electric mixer or small food processor, beat together the cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
- After the first 10 minutes of baking, use the back of a round teaspoon to deepen the indentation in the cookies. Spoon a teaspoon of the filling into each indentation. Bake for an additional 12 minutes, until filling is set.
- Let cool completely before serving. Store covered and chilled.
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