Red Velvet Peppermint Thumbprints
These Red Velvet Peppermint Thumbprints are amazing! Soft, chewy, a little cakey and topped with a peppermint candy kiss for a festive and delicious touch.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time11 minutes mins
Total Time21 minutes mins
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp cocoa
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- About 24 peppermint Kisses candies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with silicone liners or mist the sheets lightly with baking spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in the egg, food coloring and vanilla and beat to combine. Lastly, add in the cocoa, baking powder and flour until a soft dough forms.
Roll rounded Tablespoonfuls of dough in a ball and place about 1" apart on the baking sheets. Bake for approx. 9-11 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking time to ensure even cooking. Cool on the pans for about 5-7 minutes, then gently press a peppermint kiss candy into the center of each cookie. Either serve immediately, or allow to set (about 2 hours) before packaging and serving.