Tender Strawberry Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies
These tender strawberry cream cheese thumbprint cookies feature a soft, almost cake-like texture with a delicate melt-in-your-mouth feel, complemented by a bright strawberry jam center. They are quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Total Time: 27-29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (160 grams) strawberry jam (seedless, good quality)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter, cream cheese, and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light, fluffy, and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing just until combined. Chill dough for 15 minutes if too sticky.
- Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Press your thumb or the back of a teaspoon into the center of each dough ball to make a 1/2 inch deep indentation.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of strawberry jam, being careful not to overfill.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges start to turn golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use softened (not melted) butter and cream cheese for best texture. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender. Chill dough if sticky. Use thick, seedless jam to prevent spreading. Bake on middle rack and remove cookies when centers are still soft. Cool completely on a wire rack to maintain texture. Dough can be refrigerated up to 2 days before baking. Cookies store well at room temperature for 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Protein: 2
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