Red Velvet Peppermint Thumbprints

By SewingDragonfly

From tasteofhome.com

One reviewer noted that the indention did not stay and in the future she would make them like Peanut Butter Blossoms and just use peppermint Kisses in the center.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 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

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 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.