Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling Recipe - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (room temperature).
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.
• 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• 1 egg yolk (room temperature).
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
• 2 cups all-purpose flour.
• 4 teaspoons red food coloring.
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder.
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling).
• 4 oz cream cheese (softened).
• 1 egg yolk.
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.