{"id":54719,"date":"2025-12-12T02:17:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T02:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=54719"},"modified":"2025-12-12T02:23:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T02:23:39","slug":"red-velvet-thumbprint-cookies-best-xmas-cookie-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/red-velvet-thumbprint-cookies-best-xmas-cookie-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Irresistible Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese \u2014 Best Xmas Cookie Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Xmas Cookie Recipes<\/strong>: Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These red velvet thumbprint cookies with cream cheese are a guaranteed hit and easily rank among my <strong>Best Xmas Cookie Recipes<\/strong> \u2014 fluffy, festive, and totally snackable. I made a batch on a surprise Washington snow day and honestly: total mood. Snow out? Bake in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A brief introduction to the recipe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a cookie that looks like a holiday ornament, tastes like a tiny cheesecake in a red velvet tux, and vanishes from the platter faster than you can say \u201cmore please,\u201d this is it. These cookies pair the tender, cocoa-tinged red dough with a tangy cream cheese center \u2014 that contrast is everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you&#8217;ll love this recipe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Love something quick but impressive? Check. Want a cookie that feels fancy but doesn\u2019t require a PhD in baking? Double-check. These are cozy, crowd-pleasing, and fit right into any <strong>Holiday Dessert Exchange<\/strong> or cookie swap. They\u2019re also a solid pick for folks hunting for <strong>Desserts For Christmas Easy<\/strong> that still look like you worked hard (you did \u2014 but not too hard).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The story behind the recipe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture this: a surprise snowstorm turns my street into a silent movie set. Roads? Practically sled tracks. I cue up <em>Elf<\/em>, pour a ridiculous amount of cocoa, and dig into the pantry. Baking felt like the only civilized response to the apocalypse of flakes outside. I wanted something festive, shareable, and joyful \u2014 enter the <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/easy-red-velvet-cream-cheese-thumbprint-cookies-recipe\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1183\">red velvet thumbprint cookie with cream<\/a> cheese. It tasted like a tiny edible hug, so naturally I kept going until the jar was empty. No regrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients \u2014 with tiny blurbs (what each does)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the cookies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup butter (room temperature) \u2014 adds richness and keeps the cookie tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup brown sugar \u2014 gives a subtle caramel note and chew.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/8 tsp salt \u2014 balances sweetness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 egg yolk (room temperature) \u2014 binds and gives silkiness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp vanilla extract \u2014 mood maker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cups all-purpose flour \u2014 structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 tsp red food coloring \u2014 that festive pop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder \u2014 the whisper of chocolate that says \u201cred velvet.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup granulated sugar or sugar sprinkles (optional) \u2014 for sparkle and crunch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the cream cheese filling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 oz cream cheese, softened \u2014 tang and creaminess (the star of the center).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 egg yolk \u2014 stabilizes the filling so it sets nicely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 cup granulated sugar \u2014 sweetens the tang.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/8 tsp salt \u2014 highlights flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 tsp pure vanilla extract \u2014 finishes with warmth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Why this combo works: the cookie\u2019s mild cocoa and buttery base act as the perfect vehicle for the creamy, slightly tangy filling. IMO, red velvet is more filler than flavor \u2014 and that\u2019s its superpower here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step \u201cHow to Make It\u201d (short, punchy, and actionable)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preheat &amp; prep.<\/strong> Preheat oven to <strong>300\u00baF<\/strong>. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mix dry.<\/strong> Whisk together <strong>2 cups flour<\/strong>, <strong>2 tsp cocoa<\/strong>, and <strong>1\/8 tsp salt<\/strong> until even. Set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cream butter &amp; sugar.<\/strong> Beat 1 cup butter (room temp) with <strong>1\/2 cup brown sugar<\/strong>, the egg yolk, and 1 tsp vanilla until <strong>light and fluffy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combine.<\/strong> Add the dry mix, then fold in <strong>4 tsp red food coloring<\/strong> until you get a soft dough. Don\u2019t overmix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chill.<\/strong> Form dough into a log, wrap, and chill for <strong>30 minutes<\/strong> (or up to 24 hours). Chilling firms the dough for prettier shapes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shape &amp; sugar.<\/strong> Scoop heaping tablespoons, roll into balls, then roll in granulated sugar or sprinkles if you like extra sparkle. Place 2&#8243; apart on the sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make the thumbprint.<\/strong> Use the back of a teaspoon to press a small indentation in each ball. Bake 10 minutes, until edges set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make filling.<\/strong> While cookies bake, beat cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fill &amp; finish.<\/strong> After the first 10 minutes, deepen the indent if needed and spoon ~1 tsp of filling into each cookie. Bake 12 more minutes until filling looks set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cool.<\/strong> Let cookies cool on the sheet a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Printable tip:<\/strong> If the cream cheese jiggles a lot when you nudge the tray, they need a minute more \u2014 <strong>don\u2019t rush it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Irresistible-Red-Velvet-Thumbprint-Cookies-with-Cream-Cheese-\u2014-Best-Xmas-Cookie-Recipes-1.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of glossy red velvet thumbprint cookies filled with creamy white cream cheese, arranged on a festive plate with a light dusting of powdered sugar and red sanding sugar, Best Xmas Cookie Recipes.\" class=\"wp-image-54722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Irresistible-Red-Velvet-Thumbprint-Cookies-with-Cream-Cheese-\u2014-Best-Xmas-Cookie-Recipes-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Irresistible-Red-Velvet-Thumbprint-Cookies-with-Cream-Cheese-\u2014-Best-Xmas-Cookie-Recipes-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Irresistible-Red-Velvet-Thumbprint-Cookies-with-Cream-Cheese-\u2014-Best-Xmas-Cookie-Recipes-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Irresistible-Red-Velvet-Thumbprint-Cookies-with-Cream-Cheese-\u2014-Best-Xmas-Cookie-Recipes-1-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro tips for perfect results (bolded \u2014 read closely)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Let your pans cool between batches<\/strong> \u2014 hot pans cause cookies to spread more. Rotate two pans if you bake in waves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chill the dough<\/strong>: a firmer dough gives neater <strong>Shaped Christmas Cookies<\/strong> and keeps the thumbprint from disappearing in the oven.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch the edges, not the clock<\/strong>: ovens vary. Aim for <strong>edges that look set<\/strong> and a filling that\u2019s barely wobbly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use room-temp ingredients<\/strong>. The dough and filling mix smoothly and hold better when eggs and cream cheese aren\u2019t straight from the fridge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If the filling is too soft after baking<\/strong>, pop cookies back in for a couple minutes. You want the filling just set, not souffle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I swear by USA Pans<\/strong> for even baking \u2014 they cut down on weird browning. (FYI: you can use any good heavy pan, but results vary.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations to try (because variety = joy)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mini version:<\/strong> make smaller 1-tsp-filled cookies for bite-size party trays. Great for a <strong>Holiday Dessert Exchange<\/strong> where everyone samples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cranberry twist:<\/strong> fold a few chopped dried cranberries into the cream cheese for tart pops. Festive AF.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chocolate drizzle:<\/strong> once cool, drizzle melted dark chocolate over tops for an extra decadent finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No-nuts party-safe:<\/strong> keep the recipe as-is \u2014 it\u2019s excellent as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/christmas-thumbprint-cookies-christmas-simple-desserts\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1180\">Christmas Cookies Without Nuts<\/a><\/strong> for allergy-conscious gatherings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spicy red velvet:<\/strong> add 1\/4 tsp cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg to the dough for warm holiday vibes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients breakdown \u2014 quick notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flour gives structure; don\u2019t substitute entirely with alternatives unless you want a different texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cocoa is subtle here \u2014 this is <strong>red velvet<\/strong>, not a chocolate cookie. It\u2019s the <em>vehicle<\/em> for the filling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cream cheese filling should be smooth and slightly thick \u2014 not soup. If it looks runny, beat a little longer or chill briefly before spooning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best ways to serve these cookies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arrange on a tiered platter for max holiday drama.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pair with coffee, hot cocoa, or spiced tea. The cream cheese filling loves bitter coffee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring to a <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/delicious-holiday-cookies-easy-christmas-crack-cookies\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1182\">Holiday Dessert Exchange \u2014<\/a> they travel well if you pack them snugly in a box with parchment layers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use as a centerpiece cookie on a dessert board with peppermint bark and ginger cookies for contrast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick tips for storage and leftovers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Store in an airtight container<\/strong> at room temp for up to 3 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For longer life, refrigerate up to 5 days \u2014 let them come to room temp before serving for the best texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freeze unfilled cookie dough logs for up to 3 months; slice, press the indent, then bake from frozen (add a few minutes to bake time).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leftovers?<\/strong> Warm one for 10 seconds in the microwave for a melty, indulgent treat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Irresistible-Red-Velvet-Thumbprint-Cookies-with-Cream-Cheese-\u2014-Best-Xmas-Cookie-Recipes-2.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of glossy red velvet thumbprint cookies filled with creamy white cream cheese, arranged on a festive plate with a light dusting of powdered sugar and red sanding sugar, Best Xmas Cookie Recipes.\" class=\"wp-image-54723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Irresistible-Red-Velvet-Thumbprint-Cookies-with-Cream-Cheese-\u2014-Best-Xmas-Cookie-Recipes-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Irresistible-Red-Velvet-Thumbprint-Cookies-with-Cream-Cheese-\u2014-Best-Xmas-Cookie-Recipes-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Irresistible-Red-Velvet-Thumbprint-Cookies-with-Cream-Cheese-\u2014-Best-Xmas-Cookie-Recipes-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Irresistible-Red-Velvet-Thumbprint-Cookies-with-Cream-Cheese-\u2014-Best-Xmas-Cookie-Recipes-2-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs (short &amp; clear)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765504889972\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I make these nut-free?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 they\u2019re naturally <strong>Christmas Cookies Without Nuts<\/strong> unless you add nuts. Great for parties.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765504897952\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I skip the food coloring?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can, but they won\u2019t be red velvet-y. The cookies will taste mostly the same, just less festive.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765504908797\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I make them ahead?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Definitely. Chill the dough up to 24 hours. Filled cookies keep a few days refrigerated.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765504916184\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What if my filling spreads too much?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>Bake until the edges of the cookie are set<\/strong> and the filling is barely wobbly. If it still spreads, reduce the yolk slightly or give the filling a quick chill before spooning.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765504925132\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Are these good for a dessert swap?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Absolutely. They\u2019re a standout in any <strong>Holiday Dessert Exchange<\/strong> lineup.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why these fit into holiday dessert menus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These cookies check so many boxes: visually festive, crowd-friendly, and easy to scale. They pair perfectly with classic <strong>Christmas Desserts With Cream Cheese<\/strong> themes and shine on a platter full of <strong>Shaped Christmas Cookies<\/strong> and other classics. If you need a dessert that reads \u201cfancy\u201d but bakes like a dream, this is your move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts \u2014 short &amp; sweet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These cookies feel like holiday magic: simple, joyful, and ridiculously good. They slot right into the category of <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/foolproof-twix-cookies-best-christmas-cookies-recipes\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1181\">Christmas Desserts Not Cookies \u2014<\/a> meaning they taste <em>bigger<\/em> than a cookie \u2014 and they\u2019re perfect for anyone who loves <strong>Cream Cheese Christmas Desserts<\/strong>. Make a batch for your next cookie swap or snowy afternoon; you\u2019ll see why I call them a seasonal must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow me on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/jennermoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/jennermoo\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest <\/a><\/strong>for daily new recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Irresistible-Red-Velvet-Thumbprint-Cookies-with-Cream-Cheese-\u2014-Best-Xmas-Cookie-Recipes-3.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of glossy red velvet thumbprint cookies filled with creamy white cream cheese, arranged on a festive plate with a light dusting of powdered sugar and red sanding sugar, Best Xmas Cookie Recipes.\" class=\"wp-image-54724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Irresistible-Red-Velvet-Thumbprint-Cookies-with-Cream-Cheese-\u2014-Best-Xmas-Cookie-Recipes-3.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Irresistible-Red-Velvet-Thumbprint-Cookies-with-Cream-Cheese-\u2014-Best-Xmas-Cookie-Recipes-3-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Irresistible-Red-Velvet-Thumbprint-Cookies-with-Cream-Cheese-\u2014-Best-Xmas-Cookie-Recipes-3-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Irresistible-Red-Velvet-Thumbprint-Cookies-with-Cream-Cheese-\u2014-Best-Xmas-Cookie-Recipes-3-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position: absolute;width: 0;height: 0;overflow: hidden\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<defs>\n<symbol viewbox=\"9 9 46 42\" id=\"wpt-star-full\">\n<path d=\"m46.3 52-14.4-9.5-14.4 9.4L22 35.3 8.7 24.5l17.1-.9 6.2-16 6 16 17.2 1-13.4 10.7z\" \/>\n<\/symbol>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\n<a class=\"button tasty-recipes-print-button tasty-recipes-no-print tasty-recipes-print-above-card\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/red-velvet-thumbprint-cookies-best-xmas-cookie-recipes\/print\/54720\/\">Print<\/a><span class=\"tasty-recipes-jump-target\" id=\"tasty-recipes-54720-jump-target\" style=\"display:block;padding-top:2px;margin-top:-2px;\"><\/span><div id=\"tasty-recipes-54720\" data-tr-id=\"54720\" class=\"tasty-recipes tasty-recipes-54720 tasty-recipes-display tasty-recipes-has-image\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"primary-color.background-color\">\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"display: none;\"><defs><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-clock\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><title>clock<\/title> <desc>clock icon<\/desc><path d=\"M22 5.72l-4.6-3.86-1.29 1.53 4.6 3.86L22 5.72zM7.88 3.39L6.6 1.86 2 5.71l1.29 1.53 4.59-3.85zM12.5 8H11v6l4.75 2.85.75-1.23-4-2.37V8zM12 4c-4.97 0-9 4.03-9 9s4.02 9 9 9c4.97 0 9-4.03 9-9s-4.03-9-9-9zm0 16c-3.87 0-7-3.13-7-7s3.13-7 7-7 7 3.13 7 7-3.13 7-7 7z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-cutlery\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><title>cutlery<\/title> <desc>cutlery icon<\/desc><path d=\"M11 9H9V2H7v7H5V2H3v7c0 2.12 1.66 3.84 3.75 3.97V22h2.5v-9.03C11.34 12.84 13 11.12 13 9V2h-2v7zm5-3v8h2.5v8H21V2c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 4z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-flag\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><title>flag<\/title> <desc>flag icon<\/desc><path d=\"M14.4 6L14 4H5v17h2v-7h5.6l.4 2h7V6z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-folder\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><title>folder<\/title> <desc>folder icon<\/desc><path d=\"M10 4H4c-1.1 0-1.99.9-1.99 2L2 18c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h16c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V8c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2h-8l-2-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-instagram\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><title>instagram<\/title> <desc>instagram icon<\/desc><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.1 141c-63.6 0-114.9 51.3-114.9 114.9s51.3 114.9 114.9 114.9S339 319.5 339 255.9 287.7 141 224.1 141zm0 189.6c-41.1 0-74.7-33.5-74.7-74.7s33.5-74.7 74.7-74.7 74.7 33.5 74.7 74.7-33.6 74.7-74.7 74.7zm146.4-194.3c0 14.9-12 26.8-26.8 26.8-14.9 0-26.8-12-26.8-26.8s12-26.8 26.8-26.8 26.8 12 26.8 26.8zm76.1 27.2c-1.7-35.9-9.9-67.7-36.2-93.9-26.2-26.2-58-34.4-93.9-36.2-37-2.1-147.9-2.1-184.9 0-35.8 1.7-67.6 9.9-93.9 36.1s-34.4 58-36.2 93.9c-2.1 37-2.1 147.9 0 184.9 1.7 35.9 9.9 67.7 36.2 93.9s58 34.4 93.9 36.2c37 2.1 147.9 2.1 184.9 0 35.9-1.7 67.7-9.9 93.9-36.2 26.2-26.2 34.4-58 36.2-93.9 2.1-37 2.1-147.8 0-184.8zM398.8 388c-7.8 19.6-22.9 34.7-42.6 42.6-29.5 11.7-99.5 9-132.1 9s-102.7 2.6-132.1-9c-19.6-7.8-34.7-22.9-42.6-42.6-11.7-29.5-9-99.5-9-132.1s-2.6-102.7 9-132.1c7.8-19.6 22.9-34.7 42.6-42.6 29.5-11.7 99.5-9 132.1-9s102.7-2.6 132.1 9c19.6 7.8 34.7 22.9 42.6 42.6 11.7 29.5 9 99.5 9 132.1s2.7 102.7-9 132.1z\"><\/path><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-pinterest\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\"><title>pinterest<\/title> <desc>pinterest icon<\/desc><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M496 256c0 137-111 248-248 248-25.6 0-50.2-3.9-73.4-11.1 10.1-16.5 25.2-43.5 30.8-65 3-11.6 15.4-59 15.4-59 8.1 15.4 31.7 28.5 56.8 28.5 74.8 0 128.7-68.8 128.7-154.3 0-81.9-66.9-143.2-152.9-143.2-107 0-163.9 71.8-163.9 150.1 0 36.4 19.4 81.7 50.3 96.1 4.7 2.2 7.2 1.2 8.3-3.3.8-3.4 5-20.3 6.9-28.1.6-2.5.3-4.7-1.7-7.1-10.1-12.5-18.3-35.3-18.3-56.6 0-54.7 41.4-107.6 112-107.6 60.9 0 103.6 41.5 103.6 100.9 0 67.1-33.9 113.6-78 113.6-24.3 0-42.6-20.1-36.7-44.8 7-29.5 20.5-61.3 20.5-82.6 0-19-10.2-34.9-31.4-34.9-24.9 0-44.9 25.7-44.9 60.2 0 22 7.4 36.8 7.4 36.8s-24.5 103.8-29 123.2c-5 21.4-3 51.6-.9 71.2C65.4 450.9 0 361.1 0 256 0 119 111 8 248 8s248 111 248 248z\"><\/path><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-facebook\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><title>facebook<\/title> <desc>facebook icon<\/desc><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M400 32H48A48 48 0 0 0 0 80v352a48 48 0 0 0 48 48h137.25V327.69h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.27c-30.81 0-40.42 19.12-40.42 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V480H400a48 48 0 0 0 48-48V80a48 48 0 0 0-48-48z\" \/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-print\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><title>print<\/title> <desc>print icon<\/desc><path d=\"M19 8H5c-1.66 0-3 1.34-3 3v6h4v4h12v-4h4v-6c0-1.66-1.34-3-3-3zm-3 11H8v-5h8v5zm3-7c-.55 0-1-.45-1-1s.45-1 1-1 1 .45 1 1-.45 1-1 1zm-1-9H6v4h12V3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-squares\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><title>squares<\/title> <desc>squares icon<\/desc><path d=\"M22 9V7h-2V5c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2H4c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v14c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2v-2h2v-2h-2v-2h2v-2h-2V9h2zm-4 10H4V5h14v14zM6 13h5v4H6zm6-6h4v3h-4zM6 7h5v5H6zm6 4h4v6h-4z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-heart-regular\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><title>heart<\/title> <desc>heart icon<\/desc><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M458.4 64.3C400.6 15.7 311.3 23 256 79.3 200.7 23 111.4 15.6 53.6 64.3-21.6 127.6-10.6 230.8 43 285.5l175.4 178.7c10 10.2 23.4 15.9 37.6 15.9 14.3 0 27.6-5.6 37.6-15.8L469 285.6c53.5-54.7 64.7-157.9-10.6-221.3zm-23.6 187.5L259.4 430.5c-2.4 2.4-4.4 2.4-6.8 0L77.2 251.8c-36.5-37.2-43.9-107.6 7.3-150.7 38.9-32.7 98.9-27.8 136.5 10.5l35 35.7 35-35.7c37.8-38.5 97.8-43.2 136.5-10.6 51.1 43.1 43.5 113.9 7.3 150.8z\"><\/path><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-heart-solid\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><title>heart solid<\/title> <desc>heart solid icon<\/desc><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M462.3 62.6C407.5 15.9 326 24.3 275.7 76.2L256 96.5l-19.7-20.3C186.1 24.3 104.5 15.9 49.7 62.6c-62.8 53.6-66.1 149.8-9.9 207.9l193.5 199.8c12.5 12.9 32.8 12.9 45.3 0l193.5-199.8c56.3-58.1 53-154.3-9.8-207.9z\"><\/path><\/symbol><\/defs><\/svg>\n<header class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-header\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-image\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Irresistible-Red-Velvet-Thumbprint-Cookies-with-Cream-Cheese-\u2014-Best-Xmas-Cookie-Recipes-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Close-up of glossy red velvet thumbprint cookies filled with creamy white cream cheese, arranged on a festive plate with a light dusting of powdered sugar and red sanding sugar, Best Xmas Cookie Recipes.\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-header-content clearfix\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h2-color.color h2-transform.text-transform\">Irresistible Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese \u2014 Best Xmas Cookie Recipes<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-outer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-stars\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position: absolute;width: 0;height: 0;overflow: hidden\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<defs>\n<symbol viewbox=\"9 9 46 42\" id=\"wpt-star-full\">\n<path d=\"m46.3 52-14.4-9.5-14.4 9.4L22 35.3 8.7 24.5l17.1-.9 6.2-16 6 16 17.2 1-13.4 10.7z\" \/>\n<\/symbol>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\n<span class=\"tasty-recipes-ratings-buttons tasty-recipes-no-ratings-buttons\"\tdata-tr-default-rating=\"0\"\t>\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\" >\t\t<i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"5\">\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-solid\" data-tr-clip=\"0\">\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tasty-recipes-svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"17\"><use href=\"#wpt-star-full\" \/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\">\t\t\t\t5 Stars\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t<\/i>\t<\/span>\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\" >\t\t<i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"4\">\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-solid\" data-tr-clip=\"0\">\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tasty-recipes-svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"17\"><use href=\"#wpt-star-full\" \/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\">\t\t\t\t4 Stars\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t<\/i>\t<\/span>\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\" >\t\t<i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"3\">\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-solid\" data-tr-clip=\"0\">\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tasty-recipes-svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"17\"><use href=\"#wpt-star-full\" \/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\">\t\t\t\t3 Stars\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t<\/i>\t<\/span>\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\" >\t\t<i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"2\">\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-solid\" data-tr-clip=\"0\">\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tasty-recipes-svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"17\"><use href=\"#wpt-star-full\" \/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\">\t\t\t\t2 Stars\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t<\/i>\t<\/span>\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\" >\t\t<i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"1\">\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-solid\" data-tr-clip=\"0\">\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tasty-recipes-svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"17\"><use href=\"#wpt-star-full\" \/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\">\t\t\t\t1 Star\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t<\/i>\t<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-label\"><span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\" class=\"rating-label\">No reviews<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"author\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\">Jennifer<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrep Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\">20 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cook-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCook Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\">22 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"total-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTotal Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\">42 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"yield\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-cutlery\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYield:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\"><span data-amount=\"24\">24<\/span> cookies <span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield-scale\"><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span>x<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"category\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-folder\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCategory:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-category\">Dessert<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-button-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<a class=\"button tasty-recipes-print-button tasty-recipes-no-print\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/red-velvet-thumbprint-cookies-best-xmas-cookie-recipes\/print\/54720\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"\">\n\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"svg-print\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-print\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\tPrint Recipe<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/header>\n\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Description<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>These red velvet thumbprint cookies are pillowy, buttery, and filled with a tangy cream cheese custard \u2014 all the festive vibes in a single bite. They\u2019re perfect for holiday platters or a sweet winter pick-me-up.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-label\">Scale<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button tasty-recipes-scale-button-active\" data-amount=\"1\" type=\"button\">1x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"2\" type=\"button\">2x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"3\" type=\"button\">3x<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Cookies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a6ca\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a6ca\" aria-label=\"1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a6ca\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> unsalted butter, softened to room temperature<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a6db\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a6db\" aria-label=\"1\/2 cup packed brown sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a6db\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/2 cup<\/span> packed brown sugar<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a6e9\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a6e9\" aria-label=\"1\/8 teaspoon fine sea salt\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a6e9\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.125\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/8 teaspoon<\/span> fine sea salt<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a6f6\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a6f6\" aria-label=\"1 egg yolk, at room temperature\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a6f6\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> egg yolk, at room temperature<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a702\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a702\" aria-label=\"1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a702\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> pure vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a70f\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a70f\" aria-label=\"2 cups all-purpose flour\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a70f\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"cup\">2 cups<\/span> all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a71b\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a71b\" aria-label=\"4 teaspoons red food coloring\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a71b\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"4\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">4 teaspoons<\/span> red food coloring<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a729\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a729\" aria-label=\"2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a729\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">2 teaspoons<\/span> unsweetened cocoa powder<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a736\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a736\" aria-label=\"1\/2 cup granulated sugar or decorative sanding sugar (optional)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a736\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/2 cup<\/span> granulated sugar or decorative sanding sugar (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cream Cheese Filling<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a743\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a743\" aria-label=\"4 ounces cream cheese, softened\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a743\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"4\" data-unit=\"ounce\">4 ounces<\/span> cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a74f\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a74f\" aria-label=\"1 egg yolk\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a74f\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> egg yolk<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a75b\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a75b\" aria-label=\"1\/4 cup granulated sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a75b\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/4 cup<\/span> granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a768\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a768\" aria-label=\"1\/8 teaspoon salt\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a768\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.125\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/8 teaspoon<\/span> salt<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a774\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a774\" aria-label=\"1\/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2c2de2a774\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/4 teaspoon<\/span> pure vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS--><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Prep dry ingredients. In a medium bowl whisk the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly blended. Set aside.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Cream the base. In a large mixing bowl, beat the soft butter with the brown sugar until light and airy. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla until smooth.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Bring the dough together. Add the dry mix to the butter mixture, then stir in the red food coloring. Mix just until a soft dough forms \u2014 don\u2019t overwork it.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Chill the dough. Shape the dough into a log or flatten into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) to firm up.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Heat the oven. Preheat to 300\u00b0F (150\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">Portion and sugar-coat. Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and, if desired, roll each ball in granulated or sanding sugar. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared sheet.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">Press the wells. Use the back of a rounded teaspoon to press a shallow well into the center of each dough ball.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\">Bake once. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cookie edges look set but the centers are still soft.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-9\">Mix the filling. While the cookies bake, beat the cream cheese with the egg yolk, sugar, salt, and vanilla until the mixture is silky and lump-free.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-10\">Fill and finish baking. Remove the pan from the oven and, if needed, deepen each indentation. Spoon roughly 1 teaspoon of filling into each well, then return the tray to the oven and bake another 12 minutes, or until the filling is just set.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-11\">Cool. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Makes roughly 2\u20133 dozen cookies (about 24 is a useful estimate for nutrition calculations).<\/li>\n<li>For best shape, let the pans cool between batches or use two sheets alternately.<\/li>\n<li>If the filling jiggles too much after the final bake, give the tray a couple more minutes in the oven \u2014 you want it set, not liquid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-nutrition\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Serving Size:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-serving-size\">1cookie<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Calories:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-calories\">169kcal<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Sugar:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-sugar\">11g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Sodium:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-sodium\">102mg<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-fat\">10g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Carbohydrates:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-carbohydrates\">19g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Fiber:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-fiber\">0.3g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Protein:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-protein\">2g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Cholesterol:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cholesterol\">41mg<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t<footer class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-footer\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"svg-instagram\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-instagram\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-copy\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-heading-color.color h3-transform.text-transform footer-heading.innerText\">Did you make this recipe?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-description-color.color footer-description.innerHTML\"><p>Share a photo and tag us \u2014 we can&#8217;t wait to see what you&#8217;ve made!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-base-3-color\">Best Xmas Cookie Recipes, Desserts For Christmas Easy, Christmas Desserts Not Cookies, Holiday Dessert Exchange, Christmas Desserts With Cream Cheese, Shaped Christmas Cookies, Cream Cheese Christmas Desserts, Christmas Cookies Without Nuts, Christmas Cookies From Scratch<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best Xmas Cookie Recipes: Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese These red velvet thumbprint cookies with cream cheese are a guaranteed hit and easily rank among my Best Xmas Cookie Recipes \u2014 fluffy, festive, and totally snackable. I made a batch on a surprise Washington snow day and honestly: total mood. Snow out? Bake &#8230; <a title=\"Irresistible Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese \u2014 Best Xmas Cookie Recipes\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/red-velvet-thumbprint-cookies-best-xmas-cookie-recipes\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Irresistible Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese \u2014 Best Xmas Cookie Recipes\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":54721,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-54719","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dessert","infinite-scroll-item","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54719","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54719"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54719\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54728,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54719\/revisions\/54728"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54719"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54719"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54719"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}