Description
Indulge in these irresistible apricot cream cheese thumbprint cookies. Made with a buttery cream cheese dough and filled with sweet apricot jam, these cookies are perfect for holidays, parties, or any special occasion. Easy to make and delicious, they will quickly become a favorite treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Fill each indentation with apricot jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Do not overfill the thumbprint indentations to prevent jam from spilling over during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg