Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
• 1 large egg, room temperature.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
• 1 teaspoon red food coloring.
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour.
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
• 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened.
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
• 1/4 cup holiday sanding sugar.