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
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.
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Ahmed Faraz
[email protected]I love the festive look of these cookies. They're perfect for Christmas parties.
Sana Batool
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.
Jovan Petrovic
[email protected]These cookies were a bit dry, but the peppermint filling helped to make up for it.
Jon Pfeilsticker
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of festive and delicious. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Sb Conten
[email protected]I made these cookies for my holiday party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Muhammad salim
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still delicious.
Mphela Mkhumbanr
[email protected]I'm not a fan of red velvet cake, but I loved these cookies. The peppermint filling really makes them.
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[email protected]These cookies are so cute! I can't wait to make them for my friends and family.
ajijola oluwatosin
[email protected]I love the combination of red velvet and peppermint. These cookies are a perfect holiday treat.
carolyn johnson
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.
Alen TBoy
[email protected]I'm allergic to peppermint, so I omitted the peppermint filling. The cookies were still delicious.
Bali Manchang
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for Christmas! They're festive and delicious.
Olu Fira
[email protected]I had trouble finding red velvet cake mix, so I used chocolate cake mix instead. The cookies still turned out great.
Nasir Kochaye
[email protected]These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste.
Akankwasa Peninah
[email protected]I used dark chocolate chips instead of white chocolate chips, and they worked great.
Eromosele maris Nancy
[email protected]The peppermint filling is a nice touch. It adds a refreshing flavor to the cookies.
Mohamed Khairy
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making them again.
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[email protected]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
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're festive and delicious, and everyone loved them.