Best 3 Moms Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Mom's Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies, a classic treat that combines a buttery shortbread crust with a creamy and tangy cream cheese filling. These bite-sized cookies are not only visually appealing with their thumbprint indentations, but also offer a burst of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite. With a touch of vanilla and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a holiday gathering, a bake sale, or simply a sweet craving. The recipe also includes variations for different flavors, such as chocolate, lemon, and strawberry, allowing you to customize your cookies to suit your taste preferences. Get ready to create a batch of these irresistible thumbprint cookies that are sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM CHEESE THUMBPRINT COOKIES



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Thumbprint cookies are made with rich cream cheese and butter cookie dough. Use raspberry, apricot, or strawberry jam in the cookie centers.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese (softened)
3/4 cup butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 cup raspberry (or strawberry) preserves

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat the oven to 350 F. Line baking sheet(s) with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Beat the butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl until light. Add the sugar and beat at medium speed until well blended. Beat in the vanilla.
  • Add flour and baking soda; mix well.
  • Fold in the chopped pecans; mix well; chill dough for 30 minutes.
  • Shape the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Make an indentation in the center of each ball with a thumb or finger. Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of the preserves.
  • Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove to cooling racks to cool completely. Makes about 4 to 5 dozen. Tips and Variations

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 48 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

THUMBPRINT COOKIES



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Fill these classic Thumbprint Cookies with any preserves that strike your fancy. Some would say you cant have a great cookie platter without Thumbprint Cookies.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Baking Ingredients

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes about 5 doz. or 30 servings, 2 cookies each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2-1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup PLANTERS Chopped Pecans
1-1/4 cups raspberry preserves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add flour, baking soda and pecans; mix well. Refrigerate 30 min.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets. Indent centers.
  • Bake 10 min. Fill each cookie with about 1 tsp. preserves. Bake 8 to 10 min. or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets 2 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, Protein 2 g

MOM'S CREAM CHEESE THUMBPRINT COOKIES



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This is the ONLY thumbprint I will make. I tried other recipes and this one is the best. The cream cheese keeps the cookies from being dry and cracking. They look as good as they taste

Provided by Chef OG

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24-30 cookies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup of finely chopped walnuts
2 egg whites, beaten
1 (10 ounce) jar apricots or 1 (10 ounce) jar raspberry jam

Steps:

  • Cream the Butter, Shortening Cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • Mix flour and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Add flour mixture in small batches to the butter mixture mixing well.
  • Chill dough for 2-3 hours.
  • Roll into 1"balls dip in egg white and roll in chopped nuts.
  • Fill with Raspberry or Apricot Jam.
  • Bake at 350 for 10-13 minutes.

Tips:

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before starting. This will make it easier to mix and will help the cookies turn out smooth.
  • If you don't have a cookie press, you can use a spoon to shape the dough into balls. Just be sure to roll them evenly so that they bake evenly.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. The edges should be golden brown and the centers should be slightly soft.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before filling them with jam. This will help the jam to set and prevent it from running out of the cookies.

Conclusion:

These cream cheese thumbprint cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are soft and chewy, with a sweet and tart filling. Plus, they are always a hit with kids and adults alike. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious cookie recipe, give these cream cheese thumbprint cookies a try. You won't be disappointed.

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