Red Velvet Orange Thumbprint Cookies | Sasha Cakes Chicago
Red Velvet Orange Thumbprint Cookies
60 mins prepServes 24
These Red Velvet Orange Thumbprint Cookies are a festive addition to any holiday cookie box. They are easy to make, featuring a rich red velvet flavor, a decorative ornament imprint, and a bright orange jam filling.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, milk, vanilla, and red food coloring. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, soda, and salt and mix on low speed just until combined. Cover the bowl with kitchen plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare a small bowl with granulated sugar for the topping, fill a piping or ziplock bag with the orange jam for the filling, and preheat the oven to 350°F.
Once the dough has chilled, scoop out approximately 2 tbsp of it and shape into neat balls (pro-tip: apply a bit of vegetable oil or butter on your hands to prevent sticking). Roll each ball in granulated sugar, place onto the baking mats or parchment paper lined baking sheet and flatten slightly. Create the "ornament" indentation using a back of an ice cream scooper and chopstick. Fill the indentations with the orange jam (making sure the cavities are full but not overflowing). Bake on the middle rack for 12-15 minutes.
Once baked, let cool for 5 min before transferring onto a wire rack, then enjoy!❤️
