Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon red paste food coloring
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1/2 cup coarse sugar
• FILLING:
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg white, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt