Red Velvet Peppermint Thumbprints

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

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. 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.
2. Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3. . Press a deep indentation in center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle.
4. Bake 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
5. 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.

butter, sugar, egg, red food coloring, peppermint, flour, baking cocoa, baking powder, salt, white baking chips, canola oil, peppermint candies

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/red-velvet-peppermint-thumbprints/ (may not work)