RED VELVET PEPPERMINT THUMBPRINTS

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Red velvet cookies and cakes are so pretty, but I always wish they had a bigger flavor. I infused these thumbprints with a peppermint pop. -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
4 teaspoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups white baking chips
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, food coloring and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press a deep indentation in center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle., Bake 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt baking chips with oil; stir until smooth. Spoon a scant teaspoon filling into each cookie. Drizzle tops with remaining mixture. Sprinkle with peppermint candies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Ahmed Faraz
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I love the festive look of these cookies. They're perfect for Christmas parties.


Sana Batool
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Jovan Petrovic
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These cookies were a bit dry, but the peppermint filling helped to make up for it.


Jon Pfeilsticker
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These cookies are the perfect combination of festive and delicious. I'll definitely be making them again next year.


Sb Conten
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I made these cookies for my holiday party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Muhammad salim
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still delicious.


Mphela Mkhumbanr
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I'm not a fan of red velvet cake, but I loved these cookies. The peppermint filling really makes them.


urfavfofa0
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These cookies are so cute! I can't wait to make them for my friends and family.


ajijola oluwatosin
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I love the combination of red velvet and peppermint. These cookies are a perfect holiday treat.


carolyn johnson
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Alen TBoy
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I'm allergic to peppermint, so I omitted the peppermint filling. The cookies were still delicious.


Bali Manchang
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These cookies are perfect for Christmas! They're festive and delicious.


Olu Fira
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I had trouble finding red velvet cake mix, so I used chocolate cake mix instead. The cookies still turned out great.


Nasir Kochaye
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste.


Akankwasa Peninah
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I used dark chocolate chips instead of white chocolate chips, and they worked great.


Eromosele maris Nancy
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The peppermint filling is a nice touch. It adds a refreshing flavor to the cookies.


Mohamed Khairy
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making them again.


MAINEMA TV
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I'm not usually a fan of red velvet cake, but these cookies changed my mind. They're moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Victor M
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're festive and delicious, and everyone loved them.