RED VELVET PEPPERMINT THUMBPRINTS

Red Velvet Peppermint Thumbprints image

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

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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.